Combined Bachelor of Arts in Crime and Justice Studies and Master of Public Administration

On this page:

• Why Choose Crime and Justice Studies and Public Administration?
• Careers
• Academics and Curriculum
• Admission

Why Choose Crime and Justice Studies and Public Administration?

Do you have a passion for public service and the drive to improve the well-being of your community? Are you looking for an advanced education option that lets you earn a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in a single program? The combined B.A. in Crime and Justice Studies and Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program is a time-and-money-saving option that can help you achieve your education goals more efficiently and at less cost.

The CJS program has an interdisciplinary curriculum, including elements of sociology, law, history, psychology, and political science. This helps you become a well-rounded, critically engaged, and scientifically informed professional prepared for the challenges of a law enforcement and corrections career. Learn more on the Bachelor of Arts in Crime and Justice Studies page.

The M.P.A. program can provide a pathway to a career in local government or the nonprofit sector. The program can help you develop the core values necessary for success in the field of public service. Learn more on the Master of Public Administration page.
 

Careers

This combination of degrees is perfect for leadership roles in government and criminal justice careers in areas such as:

• Government administration—township, city, county, state, federal
• Nonprofit organizations
   

Academics and Curriculum

The combined B.A./M.P.A. degree program allows you to earn a B.A. in Crime and Justice Studies and a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), with up to nine (9) semester credit hours of approved graduate courses at the 5000, 6000, or 7000 level to be double-counted and applied to both the B.A. and M.P.A. degree requirements.

View the Combined Bachelor of Arts in Crime and Justice Studies and Master of Public Administration program information, degree requirements, and graduation planning strategy in the Academic Catalog. 
 

Admission

To participate in the combined-degree program, you must meet the following qualifications:

• Senior standing for the semester you start the combined-degree program
• 3.2 or better cumulative grade point average on all undergraduate work
• Undergraduate advisor’s approval, and
• A recommendation from the Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) advisor

At the end of your junior year, you can submit an application to the Graduate School for entry into the combined-degree program. Additionally, required documents include: (1) a Wright State transcript and (2) a program of study approved by both the Crime and Justice Studies undergraduate advisor and M.P.A. program director.