MPA/MCJ DEGREE
The fields of public administration and criminal justice
are closely connected. While the MPA is a generalist degree designed to prepare
graduates for a variety of positions in administration and policy analysis,
criminal justice studies prepare graduates to work in public service
organizations within the substantive policy area.
There are several advantages to the dual degree program.
The primary advantage is that the university will provide a more comprehensive
education to the next generation of CJ professionals/administrators. Given the
close links between the two degree programs, it is possible to provide the
education associated with both degrees in less class time. The dual degree
program keeps the core elements of each program and allows students to choose
their electives from criminal justice courses and public administration
courses. With this plan, students take the core of both programs and
choose those electives that best suit their career and personal goals.
Students pursuing the joint degree program must apply
separately and be admitted to each of the programs. It is possible for students
currently admitted to one program to apply after admission to the other.
The
MPA and MCJ Program Directors serve as advisors for this program.
Interested applicants should consult one of the Program Directors before
applying.
Degree Plan