3 MSc Degree Programs in Paxton USA

Be prepared to uphold the law in a leadership role. The Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare students for professions in criminal justice while enhancing the academic and professional knowledge of those already employed. The curriculum engages students in exploring the relationship between theory and practice; the issues inherent in focusing on one over the other and the complexities of searching for answers to crime problems in an area so closely tied to social, political, and economic factors. Students study both ethics and theory throughout the curriculum, integrating the two to inform policy and decision-making. The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education approves the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program for participation in the Police Career Incentive Pay Program established by the Quinn Bill.

Apply your scientific study of the workplace to issues of critical relevance to business. Anna Maria College’s Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Program (MS IOP) blends coursework from the fields of counseling psychology and business. Well-connected, industry-savvy instructors offer practical and research-based learning that teaches students the secrets that help companies harness their greatest asset – their employees. Understanding how people work best together creates not only a more efficient and effective workplace but also increases job satisfaction and productivity. The program will prepare and empower students for careers in and related to business including (but not limited to) organizational development consultant, mid-market organizational consultant, senior analyst for people analytics and engagement, director of learning and development, marketing academy program manager, and talent management.

The MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The Master of Social Work Program at Anna Maria College is an Advanced Generalist practice model grounded in the liberal arts and the person-in-environment framework. To promote human and social well-being, advanced generalist practitioners use a range of prevention and intervention methods in their practice with diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities based on scientific inquiry and best practices. Advanced Generalist practitioners engage diversity in their practice and advocate for human rights and social and economic justice. They recognize, support, and build on the strengths and resiliency of all human beings. They engage in research-informed practice and are proactive in responding to the impact of context on professional practice. The mission of the MSW program at Anna Maria College is as follows: To prepare graduate social work students for advanced generalist practice with diverse populations. Rooted in the vision of the Sisters of Saint Anne and the professional social work tradition, the MSW program seeks to educate and train students to become skilled advocates and agents of social change who, through ethical practice, will advance the opportunities, resources, and capacities of individuals and communities both locally and globally.