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Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA): Criminal Justice
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Program Overview
As a student in the Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA) program, you’ll be equipped to lead and serve in your community. Through coursework in policy development, program evaluation, research methods, and personnel management, you’ll gain the skills to make a tangible impact. This 10-month, fully online program allows you to apply your learning in real time while balancing work and life. With flexible seven-week terms, it’s designed for working professionals. You can also choose a concentration in criminal justice to deepen your expertise. Remain rooted in the place you love, and make a difference with a degree focused on servant leadership from Anderson University.
Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped with practical skills and a strong ethical foundation for public service. You’ll enhance your ability to solve problems, make informed decisions, and communicate effectively on behalf of your organization. Your community will benefit from your personal and professional growth, as you lead initiatives that help your organization thrive.
Upon graduation from the program, you will be equipped with practical skills and a foundational understanding of ethics for public service. You’ll have furthered your ability to problem solve, make critical decisions, and communicate on behalf of your organization. Members of your community will benefit from your wisdom, and you’ll have the tools you need to help your organization thrive.
As a graduate of the Master of Public Service and Administration: Criminal Justice program, you may be equipped to find a career in government leadership, human resources, healthcare administration, or school administration.
Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
30
Program Type: Master’s
I-20 Approved: Yes
I-17 Approved: No
Details
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.
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Career Outcomes
*Salary estimates are sourced from Lightcast.
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Why AU?
All courses at Anderson University are informed by faith and taught by caring, supportive faculty. As a student you will enjoy a low student to faculty ratio, giving you more personalized attention from professors who won’t leave you to fend for yourself. AU students are strongly positioned to enter the workforce because both their skills and character are in high demand. I might also include that these courses will help you gain a strong foundation for graduate programs and admittance to pre-professional programs.
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