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Walden University
At Walden University, we've built our reputation of excellence by focusing on the needs of adult learners. We combine the highest academic standards of an accredited university with the flexibility and convenience of distance learning, making it possible for busy professionals balancing work, family, and education to obtain a respected degree--often in less time than it would take at most traditional universities. At Walden, you'll benefit not only from our unique distance learning delivery models, but from the personal attention of our world-class faculty, and from a highly customized program that is directly related to your individual career goals.
School of Public Policy & Administration
As the first fully online public administration school in the United States, we offer flexible graduate programs that offer practical knowledge and proven skills, enhancing your critical thinking, problem-solving and cultural competence.
PhD in Public Policy and Administration - Criminal Justice
This program prepares you to meet the challenges of social governance and effective service delivery as government and nonprofit institutions become increasingly intertwined. The PhD in Public Policy and Administration program further educates you on critical public policy issues and the latest best practices training to promote social change through effective, forward-thinking management.
The criminal justice specialization is designed for criminal justice professionals, including supervisors and managers in policing, courts, corrections, security and associated support agencies, who aspire to move into management and administrative assignments. The coursework includes an in-depth review and discussion of contemporary decision-making models and issues confronting the American criminal justice system.
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