Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Administration - Criminal Justice in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University
Georgia State University
|
Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,246
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Georgia State Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is designed for professionals pursuing careers in public service and nonprofit leadership. Whether you're starting your journey in government or nonprofit work, or aiming to progress in your current role, our MPA equips you with the essential competencies valued by public and nonprofit organizations. Together, we'll examine innovative approaches to 21st century governance, policy, and public/nonprofit administration.
Our NASPAA-accredited program meets the highest standards of public affairs education, as outlined in the NASPAA Code of Good Practice. As part of the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management, we're proud to offer a curriculum consistently ranked among the nation's top 21 programs, with particular strengths in urban policy, nonprofit leadership, local government management, and public finance. Through our Department of Public Management and Policy, students engage with renowned scholars whose cutting-edge research influences administrative practices and policy development worldwide.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Submitted Online Application. Online applications must be submitted by the deadline. Paper applications are not available.
Goal Statement: The goal statement is your means of presenting yourself to the Graduate Admissions Committee. You should submit a short typed statement of personal and professional goals as they relate to the certificate or degree program you are seeking. Most applicants write about two typed pages, summarizing their work experience, the reasons they have chosen the program, why they want to attend Georgia State, and how the degree fits in with their career goals.
Official GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores (Optional): The GRE of the Educational Testing Service is optional. However, the GRE is strongly recommended for any applicant whose undergraduate grade-point-average (UGPA) is below 3.0. If submitting GRE scores, official scores must be reported to institution code 5251 and received by GA State by the application deadline. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a test that measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. The minimum recommended score is 100. The Andrew Young School accepts the IELTS Academic score. The recommended minimum is a score of 7. Applicants who score lower on the IELTS but are recommended for admission may be required to take the GSTEP and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
Goal Statement: The goal statement is your means of presenting yourself to the Graduate Admissions Committee. You should submit a short typed statement of personal and professional goals as they relate to the certificate or degree program you are seeking. Most applicants write about two typed pages, summarizing their work experience, the reasons they have chosen the program, why they want to attend Georgia State, and how the degree fits in with their career goals.
Official GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores (Optional): The GRE of the Educational Testing Service is optional. However, the GRE is strongly recommended for any applicant whose undergraduate grade-point-average (UGPA) is below 3.0. If submitting GRE scores, official scores must be reported to institution code 5251 and received by GA State by the application deadline. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a test that measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. The minimum recommended score is 100. The Andrew Young School accepts the IELTS Academic score. The recommended minimum is a score of 7. Applicants who score lower on the IELTS but are recommended for admission may be required to take the GSTEP and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
Tuition
USD
24,246