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    Criminal Justice Policy and Administration (M.P.S.)

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    University Park, USMPSOnline1 year
    $31,110.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Criminal Justice Policy and Administration (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is a 30-credit, 1-year, online MPS program based in University Park, US. Tuition is $31,110.

    About the program

    The 30-credit program emphasizes social science perspectives on criminal justice, including core courses on institutions, theories of crime, applied research methods, criminal procedure, and ethics, with electives and a capstone project. It focuses on analyzing policies, evaluating research, and developing policy proposals for criminal justice administration.

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    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Aug 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT total score of at least 80 with speaking 19+ (prior to 2026); or total 4.5+ with speaking 3.5+ (after); programs may require higher (GCAC-305)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS composite score of 6.0+ (GCAC-305)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $25,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Criminal Justice Policy and Administration (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Criminal Justice Policy and Administration (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is $31,110 across 30 required credits.
    Is Criminal Justice Policy and Administration (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University online or in-person?
    Criminal Justice Policy and Administration (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Criminal Justice Policy and Administration (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University take to complete?
    Criminal Justice Policy and Administration (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Criminal Justice Policy and Administration (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University?
    Post-completion work rights for Criminal Justice Policy and Administration (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University: 12 months OPT (US)