Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA): Criminal Justice

Program Overview

Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA): Criminal Justice

Program Overview

The Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA) program with a concentration in Criminal Justice is designed to equip students as leaders in their communities. The program focuses on coursework in the legal system, crime, and executive liability, and is delivered entirely online. Students can complete the program in as little as ten months, with seven-week terms formatted to accommodate working professionals.

Program Details

• Total Credit Hours: 30
• Program Type: Master's
• I-20 Approved: Yes
• I-17 Approved: No

Program Director and Format

• Program Director: Dr. Chuck Williamson
• Class Format: Online
• Program Duration: 10 Months
• Start Date: Fall: August & October | Spring: January & March | Summer: May & June

Admission Requirements

• Previous Degree Required: A bachelor's degree is required to enroll in this program.
• Transcript Required: Official undergraduate transcripts will need to be submitted as a part of the application process.
• Application Deadline: The application deadline is 2 weeks before a term start date.

Career Outcomes

• Salary estimates are sourced from Lightcast.
• Potential Career Paths: Government leadership, human resources, healthcare administration, or school administration.

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• College of Business: Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL)
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Why AU?

• Faith-Informed Education: All courses at Anderson University are informed by faith and taught by caring, supportive faculty.
• Low Student-to-Faculty Ratio: Students enjoy personalized attention from professors.
• Strong Foundation for Graduate Programs: AU students are well-positioned to enter the workforce and pursue further education.

Alumni and News

• Center for Cybersecurity: Noted Civil Rights Icon, Global Business Leader, Address 2025 Graduates
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• School of Public Service and Administration: Van Ness Receives Fitness Award
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• School of Public Service and Administration: Criminal Justice Student Sees Chosen Career as Opportunity to Help Others
• School of Public Service and Administration: Jenkins Receives Scholarship from U.S. Department of State
• School of Public Service and Administration: Fellowship of Christian Athletes Honors Van Ness
• School of Public Service and Administration: Tracy Grate: Committed to Mentoring Students
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