Criminal Justice AB/Public Administration MPA (non-thesis) The Double Dawgs program will give high-achieving undergraduate students the opportunity to earn their MPA with a top-ranked program (4th in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2016 rankings of more than 250 Public Affairs master's programs nationwide). In the program, they will learn both the theoretical and practical aspects of public management and policy in order to prepare them for careers in public service with government agencies and nonprofit organizations. The MPA degree greatly expands the employment outlook for graduates, with over 96% of UGA MPA alumni finding employment within 6 months of graduation. Furthermore, many government positions now prefer and even require a master’s degree for entry, and graduates from MPA programs nationwide have increased earning potential by $18,000 per year over those who only possess a bachelor’s degree. Learn More about Double Dawgs
