The University of St. Thomas

School of Education

Program Features

Master of Arts in Police Leadership
Leadership Skills For Your Career and Your Life

Experienced police educators and a diverse core faculty teach courses in this program. Faculty and advisers provide the personal attention you need to make the most of your graduate learning experience.

Focusing on integrating classroom theory with real-life practice, you will work on projects that apply to your job. You will develop skills to improve your performance without completing a traditional thesis. You’ll find that the courses in this program are broad enough for any practitioner in the criminal justice area. 

In a learning community, or “cohort,” a group of your peers will proceed through the program together. You’ll get support from one another along the way. This program is designed to fit into your busy life, with evening classes and a concentrated course of study.


Outstanding Reputation

  • St. Thomas was the first higher education institution in Minnesota to offer police supervisory and executive education more than 45 years ago.
  • St. Thomas is known as a national leader in graduate police education through partnerships with police and community organizations nationwide.
  • St. Thomas offers you learning opportunities beyond the classroom in local communities and nationally.
  • St. Thomas may accept graduate credit from the FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute or other nationally accredited programs.

In this program you will:

  • Discover the foundations of leadership and leadership theory.
  • Gain knowledge of content related to administrative practice in education.
  • Understand organizational theory related to school administration.
  • Develop skills to analyze and implement administrative policy.
  • Enhance your leadership skills.

  • Use research skills for program planning, policy analysis and evaluation.