Degree Programs

What can I do with a degree in Criminal Justice?

As an academic discipline, Criminal Justice explores all aspects of crime and criminal behavior by relying on interdisciplinary study within the fields of sociology, psychology, economics, political science, statistics, anthropology, and criminology, to provide students with a well-rounded liberal arts education. The course work will prepare students and professionals alike for graduate study or law school, and for careers in forensics, social work, victim advocacy, policing and the local, state and federal level, public policy, and much more! SPA offers both a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice.

What can I do with a Masters in Public Administration?

Public administration encompasses administration, policy and management in the public and nonprofit spheres, allowing students with diverse career objectives the opportunity to customize their program of courses to meet their professional needs. Public administrators effect changes for the public good at the local, state & federal levels by enhancing the management of public and nonprofit entities. Students are equipped with essential management skills, including leadership, ethical judgment, organizational management, public finance, research methods, administrative law, public policy and governance, applicable to a variety of professional sectors. SPA offers an MPA with several options for concentrations and program delivery to meet the needs of your career and lifestyle.

What can I do with a Ph.D. in Public Affairs?

The Ph.D. in Public Affairs at SPA emphasizes development of advanced analytical and research skills but maintains a focus on using theory to address pressing policy and management problems Graduates of SPA's PhD program go on to careers as administrators or faculty in higher education, as researchers or policy analysts for government or business, as consultants, or as high-level practitioners who often are adjunct faculty at colleges or universities. The PhD program will help you master the scholarly theory, concepts and research skills required to teach university students, and provide the expertise necessary to research and analyze complex public and nonprofit sector challenges.