Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Public Administration in Criminal Justice (MPA-CJ) degree is designed to prepare students for careers in government, nonprofit administration, and various areas of the criminal justice, social justice, and social services systems.

Program Details

The MPA-CJ degree is a complement to any undergraduate major, with graduates having majored in diverse fields such as:

• History
• Psychology
• Social science
• English
• Management
• Criminal justice

This degree program enables students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to lead teams and organizations effectively and ethically.

Career Opportunities

The MPA-CJ degree prepares students to enter or advance in careers at all levels of government, nonprofit administration, and many other areas of the criminal justice, social justice, and social services systems.