Degree: MPA MPA/MPP MPP
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
Review CU Denver's Graduate Academic Policies.
Program requirements
Required courses
Students must complete the 11 required courses below, for a total of 33 credit hours. All course descriptions can be found in the Graduate Academic Catalog.
In addition, students must complete the 4 courses from a pre-approved list of electives and/or with approval from MPP and MPA program directors, for a total of 12 credit hours.
In addition, students must complete the capstone course below, for a total of 3 credit hours.
Students choosing to complete a master's thesis instead of a capstone seminar must register for the course below for a total of 6 credit hours, adding an additional 3 credits to the total number of credits for the dual program.
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
View the admissions requirements for the School of Public Affairs.
If you are applying for admission to the dual MPA/MPP, please complete a graduate degree application for the Master of Public Administration program first. Then complete the form linked below and indicate that you will be pursuing a Master of Public Policy Dual Degree plan: https://application.admissions.ucdenver.edu/register/dualdegree