Criminal Justice Degree Specialization

Criminal Justice Degree, Criminal Justice Job

An MPA degree in criminal justice gives students a deeper understanding of personnel management with a heightened awareness oof ethics and social responsibility.  Graduates of an MPA Criminal Justice degree program can go on to work in the court system, correctional facilities, and law enforcement. Other possibilities within this field include public safety and non-profit organizations. MPA Criminal Justice programs prepare students with the skills they need to build strong, safe communities by implementing public policy in the communities they serve.

Why Criminal Justice?

Public Administration and criminal justice are perfectly paired in programs that focus on the value of leadership in criminal justice. In general, the role of a criminal justice professional is to fight and prevent crime. In an MPA criminal justice degree program, the focus on leadership along with a special interest in effective solutions to problems in our communities can lead to a more peaceful and prosperous world.

  • Criminal Justice at Anna Maria College

    From law enforcement and the court system to corrections and private security, leadership positions in criminal justice are diverse and in demand. Gain the unique skills and training needed by earning an MPA with a Criminal Justice specialization from Anna Maria College. Our rigorous curriculum provides the advanced knowledge you need to move your career forward into leadership positions. With a keen focus on public policy, the judicial system, and organizational leadership, the Criminal Justice specialization offers you the opportunity to learn from professors with decades of real-world experience.