MONROVIA — The African Methodist Episcopal Zion University (AMEZU) is set to offer a Master’s Degree program in Criminal Justice. The University plans to initiate the Master’s degree in Criminal Justice alongside other disciplines upon the imminent opening of the Graduate School.
By Edwin G. Genoway, Jr – [email protected]
AMEZU has been granted a license by the Government of Liberia through the National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) to establish a Graduate School and Professional Studies. In addition to the Masters program, the school will provide certificates in criminal investigation, criminal analysis, prevention, and contemporary contextual career development courses.
Other disciplines expected to be offered by AMEZU include Police Administration, Juvenile Delinquency, Divinity, Theology, Christian counseling, and Christian education supervision.
At the launching ceremony of AMEZU’s Graduate School, satisfaction with the program was expressed, considering it a significant milestone for Liberia’s security sectors. Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, serving as the keynote speaker, also hailed the event as a milestone in Liberia’s academic history and for AMEZU.
Speaker Koffa congratulated Zion University for the launch of the Graduate School amidst Liberia’s advancing democratic space.
He emphasized Liberia’s need for a skilled workforce to drive its development, urging leveraging of ICT and artificial intelligence for global economic opportunities. Koffa stressed the importance of human talent development, expressing hope that AMEZU’s new graduate school would contribute to this effort.
He challenged the university administration to align programs with the demands of technology in the global economy. Additionally, he urged a focus on entrepreneurial skills to alleviate the burden of youth unemployment on the government.
Earlier, Rev. Dr. Emmanuel F. Johnson, President of AMEZU, highlighted the efforts of the Board of Trustees, administrators, and faculty in establishing the postgraduate school. He expressed gratitude to the Board of Trustees and the academic committee for their support.
Rev. Johnson emphasized the importance of AMEZU’s educational stewardship, marking the commencement of postgraduate programs as a significant achievement. He assured the public that the postgraduate programs would be overseen by competent academics and administrators with postgraduate degrees from accredited institutions.
Rev. Johnson announced partnerships with four sister universities and underscored the commitment to quality teaching and learning. He also mentioned plans to modernize the Graduate School infrastructure, including potential solarization for environmental sustainability.
AMEZU aims to support nation-building through its educational agenda, preparing national and world leaders through its undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Rev. Johnson expressed readiness to collaborate with all sectors to enhance capacity and develop professional career personnel for society.