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MPA in Public Policy & Administration

MPA-PPA Program (Campus & Online)

  • Mission

    The MPA Program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice equips future public servants with the knowledge, skills, and leadership experiences necessary for the advancement of integrity, accountability, inclusiveness, and justice in society and governance. The program celebrates the diversity of our students, including those underrepresented in the leadership of public service. 

  • Prospective Students

    Embark on an enriching academic journey and unlock your full potential with the MPA-PPA program (MPA-PPA Campus / MPA-PPA Online). Join a community of passionate scholars, engage in coursework, and foster the experiences necessary to advance in public service. Your path to success begins here!

  • Current Students

    Empowering excellence at every step. Explore our comprehensive suite of resources tailored for current graduate students. We're dedicated to enhancing your academic experience and fostering success. Elevate your journey with the support you deserve. 

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Degree Requirements:

Students enrolled in the Master of Public Administration Program in Public Policy and Administration are required to complete 42 course credits. Students can matriculate in the MPA-PPA Campus or the MPA-PPA Online programs.  

 

Students are advised to complete PAD 700 and the three other core foundation courses: PAD 702, PAD 705 and PAD 715, within the first 15 credits of matriculation. Failure to complete program requirements or admission conditions on a timely basis may result in a student not being permitted to register for future classes without the explicit permission of the program director.

MPA-PPA Curriculum

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Resources

  • Society for Human Resource Management logo
    SHRM Student Chapter
    SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally.
  • Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector (IGEPS) Logo
    Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector (IGEPS)
    The Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector (IGEPS) conducts evidence-based research to make public service and public policy more equitable for all gender identities. We partner with public sector organizations to equip administrators with the best tools and resources to make informed decisions for achieving gender equity.
  • Four logos displayed in a grid: John Jay College of Criminal Justice logo, Monmouth University seal, Atlantic Black Box logo, and the Witness Stones Project logo
    The Northeast Slavery Records Index
    The Northeast Slavery Records Index (NESRI) is an online searchable compilation of records that identify individual enslaved persons and enslavers in the states of New York, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
  • Karol Mason and faculty members in regalia posing with Bloodhound, John Jay's mascot
    Capstone Seminar
    Requires students to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained during their MPA graduate study to a semester-long project chosen by the student in consultation with the faculty member directing the seminar.
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