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)
• PADM 6750 - Special Topics in Public Administration 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6830 - Readings and Conferences 1 Credit(s)

Note

Please note that some students may ultimately earn more credits than listed above for the master’s degree. If the capstone cannot be completed within one (1) semester, students must be enrolled continuously in PADM 6999 - Capstone Continuance  until completion.