University Park,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Criminal Justice and Master of Public Administration in University Park United States | Governors State University
Governors State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,214
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The College of Arts and Sciences created this dual degree program to meet student requests for an educational path that enhances their capabilities by integrating the foundational elements of both disciplines, giving graduates a competitive edge in employment opportunities. Those who complete this combined program will earn two master's degrees simultaneously - one in Public Administration and another in Criminal Justice. The Public Administration curriculum equips students with essential competencies for public sector careers, covering subjects like personnel management, urban planning, and fiscal policy. Meanwhile, the Criminal Justice program emphasizes developing the expertise needed to drive organizational transformation, including designing, executing, and assessing reform measures within justice systems. This approach strengthens traditional criminal justice and policy studies by incorporating a strong social justice component.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
In addition to university admission requirements, applicants must submit the following documents as part of their application package:
Applicants will be expected to have a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. (on a 4.0 scale) in their last 60 credit hours,
Two confidential letters of recommendation from professional references (e.g. current or former college faculty member, current or former work supervisor, or community leader),
A two page, double-spaced statement of intent, which discusses personal short- and long-term career goals, reasons for pursuing the joint degrees, and how these degrees will help the student achieve those goals. The statement should encompass specific personal examples of leadership and provide other pertinent information to help the committee select candidates who can benefit from and contribute to the program. The statement of intent offers applicants the opportunity to demonstrate writing and communication skills to support their candidacy for the CJUS and MPA degree, and
A current resume.
For the IELTS, applicants must meet the minimum acceptable score of 6.0 academic version.
TOEFL Internet (iBT) - overall score 80 with minimum (Reading - 20, Writing - 20 , Listening - 20, Speaking - 20)
TOEFL -PBT - overall score 550 with minimum scores (Reading - 54, Writing - 58 , Listening - 55)
Applicants will be expected to have a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. (on a 4.0 scale) in their last 60 credit hours,
Two confidential letters of recommendation from professional references (e.g. current or former college faculty member, current or former work supervisor, or community leader),
A two page, double-spaced statement of intent, which discusses personal short- and long-term career goals, reasons for pursuing the joint degrees, and how these degrees will help the student achieve those goals. The statement should encompass specific personal examples of leadership and provide other pertinent information to help the committee select candidates who can benefit from and contribute to the program. The statement of intent offers applicants the opportunity to demonstrate writing and communication skills to support their candidacy for the CJUS and MPA degree, and
A current resume.
For the IELTS, applicants must meet the minimum acceptable score of 6.0 academic version.
TOEFL Internet (iBT) - overall score 80 with minimum (Reading - 20, Writing - 20 , Listening - 20, Speaking - 20)
TOEFL -PBT - overall score 550 with minimum scores (Reading - 54, Writing - 58 , Listening - 55)
Tuition
USD
13,214