Criminal Justice, Public Administration Specialization, MA

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Curriculum

Students whose professional and career goals would be enhanced by a concentration in public administration may tailor their degree to include a series of courses from Widener’s MPA program. Students wishing to pursue this option should consult with the graduate criminal justice director.

An MPA concentration requires students to take the following courses (12 credits) as part of the graduate criminal justice elective portion of the curriculum. The specialization is designed to fit within the credit requirements of the “Comprehensive Examination” option (30 credits).

Curriculum

Required Courses

Select two of the following four courses:

PA 503 - Public Policy in the American Federal System 3 Credit(s)
PA 504 - Purposeful Leadership
PA 506 - Budgeting and Human Resource Management 3 Credit(s)
PA 508 - Ethical & Legal Environment of Public Service

Electives

Select two additional PA electives (see the MPA catalog at widener.edu/catalogs).