California State University, Dominguez Hills
Criminal Justice Policy and Administration (MPA)
Carson, USA
Master degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Criminal Justice Policy and Administration (MPA)
This program is designed to provide criminal justice agency professionals with coursework in policy-making, administration, and the managerial operations of the criminal justice system. The curriculum offers students who may be new to the field the insight and background needed to begin successful public sector careers, while preparing experienced professionals to assume positions that demand additional responsibility.
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information
In addition to the Public Administration major requirements, modules for the Criminal Justice Policy and Administration concentration include:
- Administrative Law and Policy
- Police Administration & Ethics
- Homeland Security & Terrorism
- Advanced Criminal Justice Issues
- Special Topics
- Internship Practicum
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree provides students with the educational background and professional competencies needed to secure upper level administrative/managerial positions in a variety of public sector and nonprofit organizations, or in firms with close ties to governments, such as utilities or defense contractors.
The majority of MPA students at CSU, Dominguez Hills are already employed by public agencies when they begin their graduate education and use their Master's degrees for professional advancement within their organizations. Other students with little or no work experience, or those with no managerial experience, use the MPA degree to obtain entry-level administrative or management positions. Students also use the MPA degree as preparation for doctoral study, law school, and careers in teaching and research.
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