Master of Public Administration - Criminal Justice Emphasis (M.P.A.)

Core Courses (21 Credits)

• PADM 6000 - Program Overview and Theory of Public Administration 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6200 - Public Sector Economics 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6300 - Administrative Law 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6440 - Research Methods 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6500 - Public Human Resources Management 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6620 - Critical Thinking and Ethics in the Public Sector 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6990 - Capstone in Public Administration 3 Credit(s)

Experiential Learning Courses (3-6 Credits)

Select two of the following courses for a total of 6 credits. In-service students (those who have at least one year of full-time, relevant work experience) may request an exemption from PADM 6890 - MPA Internship  in exchange for an additional elective course.

• PADM 6890 - MPA Internship 1 Credit(s)
• PADM 6900 - MPA Thesis 1 Credit(s)
• PADM 6950 - Professional Project 1 Credit(s)

Criminal Justice Emphasis Courses (9-12 Credits)

Select 9-12 credits from the following:

• PADM 6610 - Public Policy Analysis 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6615 - Comparative Public Policy 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6630 - State and Local Government 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6640 - Constitutional Law 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6700 - Organization and Administration at the Criminal Justice Agency 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6720 - Criminal Justice Policy 3 Credit(s)