Overview

The dual degree program in Public Administration and Criminal Justice from University of Colorado Denver requires 48 credit hours of graduate coursework. A maximum of 6 transfer credit hours may be applied to the degree requirements. Students at the University are expected to maintain progress in their degree program, as defined by being in "good academic standing." Good academic standing requires minimally a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on all University of Colorado course work.

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.

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organizational Management and Behavior
Economics and Public Finance
Public Budgeting and Finance
The Policy Process and Democracy
Criminal Justice Systems, Policies and Practice
Criminological Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-06-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Public Administration Criminology Criminal Justice View 619 other Masters in Public Administration in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. (Applicants with a minimum GPA of 3.0 will be considered.)
Standardized test scores (i.e., GRE, GMAT, LSAT) are no longer required for admission to the program;
One set of official transcripts is required from all higher education institutions attended.
Three letters of recommendations from qualified references (i.e., professors, employers and/or others acquainted with your professional and/or academic work).
A chronological resume that includes all relevant positions held during and since your undergraduate degree
A two- to four-page, double-spaced personal statement
Evidence of analytic writing competency. If you have already earned a graduate degree you have met the analytic writing competency
Evidence of quantitative competency. If you have already earned a graduate degree, you are likely to have met the quantitative competency
Application fee of $50

Tuition Fee

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International

22400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1400 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

22400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1400 USD per credit during 36 months.
In-State

9520 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 595 USD per credit during 36 months.

Living costs for Denver

1310 - 2220 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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