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MPA Specialization

Criminology & Criminal Justice

associated faculty: Lisa Sample, Professor, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Upon being accepted into the MPA Program, the MPA Program Chair assigns a student to an Advisor based on the concentration/specialization that was selected on the student's application to the program. However, at any point in the program, a student is allowed to change his/her Advisor by corresponding with the prospective Advisor and the MPA Program Chair.

specialization required courses.

In addition to the core courses required of all MPA students, those students who select the criminology and criminal justice specialization are required to take the following three courses:

Students in the concentration will select additional electives based on areas of interest. Possible electives are not limited to but can include additional graduate courses in aviation, public administration, urban studies, or emergency management. Students work with their advisors on selecting electives that best meets their career and academic goals.