The MPA degree program is a 33 credit-hour program. Students must take six core courses and five additional courses in their major.

Core Courses
(3-credit courses)

The core courses are organized to ensure students have a strong foundation in general management topics applicable across all levels of public and private enterprises.

Mgt 200. Business Basics
Mgt 210. Quantitative Methods in Decision-making
Mgt 220. Information Technology
Mgt 250. Project Management
Mgt 254. Contracts & Procurement
Mgt 230. Leadership and Organization

Criminal Justice Administration
(3-credit courses)

The MPA with a concentration in criminal justice administration provides five key courses that are designed to meet the needs of professionals in the field of criminal justice who wish to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities in management as well as criminal justice.

CJ200. Criminal Justice System
CJ210. Criminal Law
CJ230. Criminology
CJ240. Criminal Justice Management
CJ255. Criminal Courts System

See program page for more information. For a detailed description of these courses, see course descriptions.