Public Administration, BS/MPA (Inspection and Oversight)
Description. The major in Public Administration examines decision making, leadership and management in public agencies and nonprofit organizations. It introduces students to the field of public administration, including its scope, content, literature and relationship to other disciplines. This is accomplished through a curriculum that focuses on developing core competencies for new and mid–career public administration students.
The mission of the Master of Public Administration in Inspection and Oversight Program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice is to prepare students for public service careers in inspection and oversight organizations and to advance the study of Public Administration through scholarly and applied research and community service. The program seeks to inspire students to the highest ideals of citizenship and public service, reinforced by a commitment to accountability, transparency, and equity. The program offers students opportunities to acquire professional and political knowledge and skills, based on academic studies, public service experience and partnerships with faculty in scholarly endeavors.
Learning outcomes. Students will:
- Identify the core mechanisms of public administration including the organization and management of human and financial resources.
- Discuss the political, economic, legal and social environments of public policy and administration.
- Explain the unique challenges and opportunities of providing public goods and services in a diverse society. The includes the understanding of public administration and policy in an international and comparative context.
- Define and diagnose decision situations, collect and analyze data, develop and implement effective courses of action, and evaluate results
- Organize and communicate information clearly to a variety of audiences by means of oral presentation, written documents and reports, and quantitative graphs, charts and tables.
- Pre-service and in-service students synthesize and apply decision-making, leadership and management skills in public agencies or non-profit organizations.
Credits Required.
| Public Administration BS Major |
21 |
| MPA in Public Administration |
42 |
| General Education |
42 |
| Other Undergraduate Requirements |
0-3 |
| Undergraduate Liberal Arts Electives |
15-18 |
| General Undergraduate Electives |
8-11 |
| Total Credits Required for B.S. Degree |
134 |
MPA - Inspection & Oversight Program Director. Professor Denise Thompson, Department of Public Management (dthompson@jjay.cuny.edu)
BS Major Coordinator. Professors Judy-Lynne Peters, Fall 2021 (212.237.8071, jlpeters@jjay.cuny.edu) and Elizabeth Nisbet (646.557.4523, enisbet@jjay.cuny.edu), Department of Public Management.
Advisor. Ms. Yvonne Purdie, Department of Public Management (212.237.8554, ypurdie@jjay.cuny.edu)
Tuition and Financial Aid Information. This program is accelerated and intended for students to attend full-time (at least 12 cr. for undergraduate students, at least 9 cr. for graduate students). Full-time students pay undergraduate tuition rates until they complete 120 credits. Starting in the semester after 120 credits have been earned, credits will be charged at the graduate rate. Students that are below 120 credits and meet eligibility requirements, may continue to be considered for undergraduate federal and state financial aid programs including PELL and TAP. Once students complete 120 credits, they will no longer be eligible for undergraduate financial aid. Students may apply for federal loans at the graduate level to finance their completion of the joint degree.
If circumstances occur that require students to attend part-time, tuition rates will be determined by the level of the courses (undergraduate or graduate) they are registered for.
All students in the BA/MA joint degree programs are encouraged to consult with the Financial Aid Office about their eligibility for aid under federal and state guidelines and the Bursar’s Office about tuition charges when they are considering admission to these programs.
General information. BA/MA general information about requirements and eligibility.
Public Administration BS Courses
Required
| PAD 101 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 |
| PAD 121 | Information in Public Administration | 3 |
| PAD 260 | International Public Administration | 3 |
| PAD 314 | Leadership, Supervision and Performance | 3 |
| PAD 318 | Decisions in Crises | 3 |
| PAD 340 | Planning and Policy Analysis | 3 |
| STA 250 | Principles and Methods of Statistics | 3 |
Note: Students must take STA 250 in the undergraduate portion of the program.
Total Credit Hours: 21
Other Required Undergraduate Course
Required depending on math placement
Total Credit Hours: 0-3
Advisors recommendation – MAT 108 or MAT 141 may satisfy the Gen Ed Required Core in the Math and Quantitative Reasoning area. Students who have placed into or taken higher level math should see the Major Coordinator.
Undergraduate Electives
Students must complete 23-26 credits of electives to fulfill the undergraduate portion of the degree program. 12-15 credits must be in the liberal arts or sciences. Students have free choice of electives for an additional 8-11 credits. Students may opt to complete a minor with their elective credits being mindful of their liberal arts and sciences requirements (60 credits).
Total Credit Hours: 12-15
MPA in Public Policy and Administration (Inspection and Oversight)
Required
| PAD 700 | Public Administration | 3 |
| PAD 706 | Bureaupathology | 3 |
| PAD 723 | Assessments, Audits and Investigations in Human Resources | 3 |
| PAD 740 | Public Sector Inspection and Oversight | 3 |
| PAD 742 | Public Sector Accounting and Auditing | 3 |
| PAD 758 | Ethics, Integrity and Accountability | 3 |
| PAD 771 | Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Students must also pass the qualifying examination (MPAQE) which is administered as part of PAD 700. Students are advised to complete PAD 700, PAD 702 and PAD 705 within the first 15 credits of matriculation.
Research Methods and Quantitative Skills
| PAD 715 | Research Methods in Public Administration | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Quantitative Methods and Information Management
Select one of the following courses:
| PAD 713 | Management of Information Technology | 3 |
| PAD 745 | Program Development and Evaluation | 3 |
| PAD 747/CRJ 747 | Computer Applications in Public Policy and Management | 3 |
| PAD 767 | Analytical Methods in Health Care Auditing and Investigation | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Specializations
There are eight areas of specialization offered under MPA Public Policy and Administration. Students are required to complete three courses from at least one specialization.
Forensic Accounting
This specialization prepares students for careers in forensic accounting or financial investigation. It is intended for students who seek to complete the Advanced Certificate in Forensic Accounting.
Required
| ACC 702 | Strategic Cost Management | 3 |
| ACC 705 | Forensic Accounting and Auditing | 3 |
| ACC 720 | Advanced Auditing with Analytical Applications | 3 |
Independent and Contractual Inspection and Oversight
This specialization examines inspection and oversight by private and non-governmental organizations, usually acting as agents of public officials, agencies or authorities, focusing on governmentally or judicially authorized contracts, regulations or settlements. Examples include independent private sector inspections general (IPSIGs), and court-appointed or contractually-mandated monitors.
Required
| PAD 731 | Oversight by Independent, Regulatory and Political Authorities | 3 |
Choose at least two
| CRJ 754 | Investigative Techniques | 3 |
| PAD 701 | Fraud, Abuse, Waste and Corruption | 3 |
| PAD 706 | Bureaupathology | 3 |
| PAD 726 | The Politics and Process of Outsourcing | 3 |
| PAD 732 | The Independent Sector: Contemporary Issues in Nonprofits and Philanthropy | 3 |
| PAD 745 | Program Development and Evaluation | 3 |
| PAD 749 | Public Sector Accounting and Auditing II | 3 |
Inspection and Oversight of Health Services
This specialization examines how inspection and oversight are conducted in health care organizations.
Students in this specialization must take PAD 767 as their required quantitative methods course in addition to the three required courses below:
| PAD 763 | Public Health Policy and Administration | 3 |
| PAD 764 | Health Services Fraud, Waste, and Abuse | 3 |
| PAD 766 | Inspection and Oversight of Health Care Delivery | 3 |
Students may complete their two program electives by taking Public Health courses in the CUNY School of Public Health.
Required
| PAD 763 | Public Health Policy and Administration | 3 |
| PAD 764 | Health Services Fraud, Waste, and Abuse | 3 |
| PAD 766 | Inspection and Oversight of Health Care Delivery | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Students may complete their two program electives by taking Public Health courses in the CUNY School of Public Health. Students should contact MPA Advising for information about recommended courses and ePermit procedures.
International Inspection and Oversight
This specialization examines how inspection and oversight are conducted in international and multinational contexts.
Required
| PAD 718 | International Public Policy and Administration | 3 |
| PAD 772 | International Inspection and Oversight | 3 |
Electives
Choose at least one
| CRJ 744 | Terrorism and Politics | 3 |
| CRJ 774 | Immigration and Crime | 3 |
| CRJ 779 | The Female Offender in Western Society | 3 |
| PAD 746 | Comparative Public Administration | 3 |
| PAD 759 | Public Oversight of Policing | 3 |
Investigation and Operational Inspection
This specialization prepares students for responsibilities involving the investigation and inspection of individual and organizational conduct and performance in public agencies, with an emphasis on fraud, waste and abuse.
Required
Electives
Choose at least one
| CRJ 739 | Crime Mapping | 3 |
| CRJ 751 | Crime Scene Investigation | 3 |
| PAD 706 | Bureaupathology | 3 |
| PAD 710 | The Ethical and Legal Environment of Public Employment | 3 |
| PAD 732 | The Independent Sector: Contemporary Issues in Nonprofits and Philanthropy | 3 |
| PAD 745 | Program Development and Evaluation | 3 |
| PAD 749 | Public Sector Accounting and Auditing II | 3 |
| PAD 759 | Public Oversight of Policing | 3 |
Justice Policy and Oversight (Honors Specialization)
This specialization prepares students as policy analysts in justice and inspection/oversight contexts.
Required
CRJU 84100
| Advanced Policy Analysis | |
CRJU 88100
| Criminology and Public Policy | |
| PAD 770 | Cases and Techniques in Quantitative Policy Analysis | 3 |
CRJU84100 and CRJU88100 requires the permission the CUNY PhD Program in Criminal Justice. Students can take PAD 841 (3 credits) in lieu of CRJU84100 and PAD 881 (3 credits) in lieu of CRJ88100.
Law and Inspection and Oversight
This specialization prepares students to apply management and policy concepts and skills in a legal environment.
Required
| PAD 741 | Administrative Law and Regulation | 3 |
Electives
At least 6 credits of Law courses completed at the CUNY Law School or other Law schools.
Organizational Assessment and Monitoring
This specialization prepares students to assess, evaluate and monitor the performance of public and not-for-profit agencies. The specialization is particularly appropriate for students interested in professional careers in performance auditing and regulation.
Required
| PAD 714 | Organizational Performance Assessment | 3 |
| PAD 745 | Program Development and Evaluation | 3 |
Electives
Choose at least one
| PAD 701 | Fraud, Abuse, Waste and Corruption | 3 |
| PAD 726 | The Politics and Process of Outsourcing | 3 |
| PAD 731 | Oversight by Independent, Regulatory and Political Authorities | 3 |
| PAD 732 | The Independent Sector: Contemporary Issues in Nonprofits and Philanthropy | 3 |
| PAD 741 | Administrative Law and Regulation | 3 |
| PAD 748 | Project Management | 3 |
| PAD 749 | Public Sector Accounting and Auditing II | 3 |
| PAD 759 | Public Oversight of Policing | 3 |
| PAD 770 | Cases and Techniques in Quantitative Policy Analysis | 3 |
Dual Specializations and Common Electives
Dual Specializations can only be taken within a student’s degree area. Courses used in one specialization may not be used to fulfill the requirements for a second specialization.
Students must select two elective courses from any MPA offering.
Independent and Contractual Inspection and Oversight AND Organizational Assessment and Monitoring
Organizational Assessment and Monitoring AND International Inspection and Oversight
Investigation and Operational Inspection AND Organizational Assessment and Monitoring
International Inspection and Oversight AND Investigation and Operational Inspection
Independent and Contractual Inspection AND Investigation and Operational Inspection
Total Credit Hours: 42
Total Credit Hours: 134