Walden University M.P.A. Criminal Justice

As governmental and non-governmental institutions increasingly overlap and evolve, the demand for well-educated management professionals to excel in public service continues to grow. Walden's Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) degree program prepares public/nonprofit professionals to excel in this increasingly complex, politicized, intergovernmental environment.

Walden's M.P.A. offers you an opportunity to directly apply the academic theories and skills to activities in your own community, making the learning experience personally meaningful and contributing to the betterment of society. Walden students benefit from the time, resources and guidance needed to develop well-grounded new public policies and management practices.

Criminal Justice
This specialization is designed for criminal justice professionals, including supervisors and managers in policing, courts, corrections, security and associated support agencies, who aspire to move into management and administrative assignments. The coursework includes an in-depth review and discussion of contemporary decision-making models and issues confronting the American criminal justice system.