Degree: MPA/MCJ
Classroom Type: Online and on campus classes
By completing both a generalist MPA and a specialist MCJ, you will be equipped with skills applicable to public service settings in administration and policy analysis, as well as deep knowledge of work that pertains to criminal justice settings.
Fall: August 1; Spring: December 1; Summer: May 1
Interest Categories: Criminology & Law Public Administration & Policy
Campus: CU Denver
General requirements
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Program requirements
Required courses
Students must complete the 6 required MPA courses below, for a total of 18 credit hours. All course descriptions can be found in the Graduate Academic Catalog.
In addition, students must complete the 3 required MCJ courses below, for a total of 9 credit hours.
In addition, students must complete the capstone course below, for a total of 3 credit hours.
Also, student must fulfill the requirement below:
Elective courses
The remaining credits can be fulfilled by taking a combination of elective Public Administration and Criminal Justice courses. The elective courses must be approved by the program directors. All course descriptions can be found in the Graduate Academic Catalog.
Recommended Completion Time:3 Years
Max Transfer Credits:6
Max Credits Per Year:In most cases, students wishing to take more than 18 credit hours per semester (12 in the summer session) must have the overload approved by the dean.
Required Credits for Completion:48 Credits