MPA3122
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC ADMN
Offered in a current or upcoming term. Official schedule
- Department
- Master of Public Admin.
- Terms offered
- 6
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
This course provides on overview of the intersection of the criminal justice system and public administration processes. Students will examine the challenges facing criminal justice leaders who interact with the public and governmental agencies. Topics covered include the most challenging issues of the 21 century: the opioid crisis, juvenile crime and prevention and intervention, restorative justice, the administrative culture of criminal justice, impact of social media on criminal justice and various subsystems such as the police, courts and corrections. Students will explore the impact of crime, punishment, diversion and rehabilitation on the social fabric of our communities.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2021–2026
2021 2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 30% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 6 fall terms since 2021. Department course count falling about 5% per year. Department faculty is about 14% below its recent average. | 2030 Spring: 19% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 6 spring terms since 2021. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 32% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 6 fall terms since 2021. Department course count falling about 7% per year. Department faculty is about 19% below its recent average. | 2029 Spring: 19% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 6 spring terms since 2021. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 34% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 6 fall terms since 2021. Department course count falling about 8% per year. Department faculty is about 21% below its recent average. | 2028 Spring: 20% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 6 spring terms since 2021. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 36% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 6 fall terms since 2021. Department course count falling about 7% per year. Department faculty is about 22% below its recent average. | 2027 Spring: 20% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 6 spring terms since 2021. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2025 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent first- Thu, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM JC217 2026
- Wed, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM JC120 2025
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Joseph D. Early Jr. | Lecture | 1 | 10 of 30 enrolled | 24170 |
| Fall 2025 | Joseph D. Early Jr. | Lecture | 1 | 11 of 30 enrolled | 24170 |
| Fall 2022 | Joseph D. Early Jr. | Online | 1 | 8 of 30 enrolled | 21294 |
| Spring 2022 | Joseph D. Early Jr. | Online | 1 | 17 of 20 enrolled | 31243 |
| Fall 2021 | Joseph D. Early Jr. | Online | 1 | 16 of 20 enrolled | 28488 |
| Spring 2021 | Joseph D. Early Jr. | Online | 1 | 16 of 18 enrolled | 38621 |