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Master of Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration degree program (MPA) is a graduate professional degree program that helps students prepare for careers in public service in the 21st Century. Founded in 1987, the program requires the completion of a total of 36 semester hours, including a minimum of 27 hours of Public Administration Core courses (including the Capstone report and Professional Internship) and 9 hours of concentration courses in order to earn the Master of Public Administration Degree. There are presently seven 9-hour concentrations. Five are offered within the program and two (water resource management and criminal justice administration) are offered through a collaborative arrangement with the departments of chemistry, biology, and criminal justice.
In-State Tuition: $6,876
Out of State Tuition: $27,432

Credits: 36
Completion: 24 months
GPA: Check with University
Letter of Recommendation: 2
Essay Required: Yes
Test Required: GRE/MAT Required

The Department of Criminal Justice offers a program leading to the M.S. degree. The primary purpose of the program is to provide the criminal justice student with a broad knowledge base and specialized technical training in criminal justice. Course work in the program is designed to increase individual competency, develop analytical thought processes and facilitate the development of abilities and skills. Course work focuses on examination of contemporary issues in the administration of justice, counseling, crime control and delinquency prevention, research and management problems in the fields of criminal justice and correctional education. Through the advanced study of theoretical and applied issues, the Master of Science degree student will be prepared to assume leadership positions in the field of criminal justice.
In-State Tuition: $10,320
Out of State Tuition: $18,990

Credits: 30
Completion: 24 months
GPA: Check with University
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: Check with University
Test Required: Not Required

Lincoln University offers an Associate of Arts (A.A.) with a major in Criminal Justice Administration.
In-State Tuition: $14,112
Out of State Tuition: $28,791

Credits: 63
Completion: 24 months
GPA: Check with University
Letter of Recommendation: Check with University
Essay Required: Check with University
Test Required: ACT/SAT Required