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MPS Criminal Justice Policy and Administration at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

Integrated B.A./B.S. in Criminology and M.P.S. in Criminal Justice Policy and Administration The M.P.S. in CJPA degree program capitalizes on Penn State’s strengths as a premier research institution to provide an advanced professional degree in criminal justice policy and administration. Combining theory and applied research, this degree allows professionals and students entering the work force to gain graduate level expertise in this growing, applied field of study.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Duration: 18 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

Courses include Criminal Justice Institutions, Theories of Crime, Advanced Statistics in Criminal Justice, Criminal Procedure, Criminal Justice Ethics in a Diverse Society.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . Educational Background Students who do not have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 will be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the quality of their overall application. Work experience will be considered for applicants who have more than two years of experience in a related field. Core Application Packet Completed official online Graduate School application and payment of a nonrefundable application fee. Statement of purpose: a 2-3 page essay articulating career and educational goals that demonstrate the student’s written communication skills and describes their background with basic statistics education and/or usage.

Duration: 18 credits

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