Criminal Justice Policy and Administration (M.P.S.) and Criminology (B.A./B.S.)
The M.P.S. in CJPA degree program capitalizes on Penn State’s strengths as a premier research institution to provide an advanced professional degree in criminal justice policy and administration. Combining theory and applied research, this degree allows professionals and students entering the work force to gain graduate level expertise in this growing, applied field of study.
Degree Types: Integrated Undergraduate-Graduate
About the Program
Why should I pursue this degree?
You might like this program if…
- The degree caters to professionals in criminal justice (broadly, policing, courts, corrections, probation/parole, and treatment), government, administration, and offender or victim services.
Have questions about this program?
Future students, contact the Liberal Arts Recruitment Team.
Current students, contact your academic adviser.
This program is housed in the Department of Sociology and Criminology
at Penn State University Park.