Graduate Degrees & Programs
Graduate Degrees & Programs
Explore SPA Graduate Degrees & Programs
The School of Public Affairs at UCCS offers a variety of graduate programs with an emphasis on criminal justice, public administration, and social work.
Graduate Criminal Justice Programs
Master of Criminal Justice
The Master of Criminal Justice program is designed for students interested in comprehensive professional graduate education in the field of criminal justice.
Dual Master of Public Administration & Master of Criminal Justice
The Dual Master of Public Administration & Master of Criminal Justice program equips graduate students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a number of public service or criminal justice settings. The Dual MPA/MCJ can be completed in 54 credit hours, compared to the 72 hours if each degree was completed separately.
Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) in Criminal Justice
The Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) in Criminal Justice is designed to allow students to work concurrently toward the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (BACJ) and the Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ).
Graduate Public Administration Programs
Master of Public Administration
The Master of Public Administration program provides graduate professional education and prepares students to take leadership roles in the public and nonprofit sectors.
Dual Master of Public Administration & Master of Arts in Sociology
The Dual Master of Public Administration & Master of Arts in Sociology program provides graduates with a strong foundation to advance public service, work collaboratively to meet social challenges, and better understand key social phenomena using multiple lenses.
Graduate Social Work Programs
Master of Social Work
The UCCS Master of Social Work program prepares students to change lives and communities for the better through ethical and competent trauma-informed social work practice.