Overview

This dual degree in Public Administration and Criminal Justice from University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to excel in various roles within public and nonprofit management and policy analysis, also the program prepares graduates to work in organizations dealing with criminal justice policy.

Key Facts

The dual degree program provides graduates with a well-rounded education that prepares them for a wide range of career options in public, nonprofit, and private organizations that require expertise in both criminal justice and management. Graduates can also pursue advanced research careers or graduate studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-03 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-19 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-09 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Colorado Springs, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Graduate School Application
Official transcripts
Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Two professional/academic recommendations
Statement of goals
Resume
Application fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18086 USD / year

≈ 18086 USD / year
Out-of-State

18086 USD / year

≈ 18086 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9230 USD / year

≈ 9230 USD / year

Additional Details

Online tuition: International: $4867

Living costs

Colorado Springs

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Colorado Springs

Financing

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Available Scholarships

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