MPA Public Administration/MCJ Criminal Justice

The fields of public administration and criminal justice may intersect and complement one another. This dual-degree program provides students with the opportunity to focus on crime and criminal justice issues while learning administrative skills necessary for success in variety of public service settings. The total number of credit hours required to earn both degrees through this program is only 12 more than the total number of credit hours required for the Master of Public Administration or the Master of Criminal Justice by itself.

Admission

Students interested in pursuing the dual-degree program must apply to and be admitted to each of the programs. Students admitted to one program may choose to apply to the other program at a later date. Learn more about how to apply for each of the programs on the School of Public Affairs website.

Program Delivery

• Courses are offered on campus, online, and in remote and hybrid formats.