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College of Public Affairs Graduate Programs and Certificates

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As Maryland's only college dedicated to public service, we're training the public leaders of the future, equipping them with the analytical skills needed to navigate the increasingly complex landscape of policy and organizational leadership.

 

Graduate Programs

We offer several degree programs and certificates to help you reach your goals.

Criminal Justice Programs and Certificates Health and Human Services Programs and Certificates Public and International Affairs Programs and Certificates

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Criminal Justice Programs

Criminal justice professionals, including law enforcement officers, play a crucial role in protecting communities. They respond to emergencies, investigate crimes, and work to prevent future offenses. The School of Criminal Justice offers the following programs and certificates.

Executive Director 
Heather Pfeifer
410.837.5292

J.D. and M.S. in Criminal Justice Dual Degree | Earn your Juris Doctor and your Master of Science with 15-18 fewer credits than what's required to earn the two degrees independently.
M.S. in Criminal Justice | In this 33-credit Master of Science program you'll prepare yourself to analyze 21st-century problems in crime and criminal justice practices and draw on evidence-based solutions to guide policy decision-making.  

M.S. in Cyber Forensics | The 30-credit M.S. in Cyber Forensics program prepares you to excel in a rapidly changing field as you become an expert in investigating criminal activity involving computer and digital information systems, recovery and analysis of data, preservation of evidence and understanding the law. The program is designed for professionals who want to become expert at managing advanced technological resources to combat cyber threats and related crime. STEM-designated program

This program is offered on the UBalt campus and fully online.

Public Safety Leadership Certificate | A 12-credit certificate, the Public Safety Leadership Certificate is specifically designed for public safety professionals who want to develop their leadership knowledge and skills. Fully online certificate.

Trauma-Informed Certificate | The University of Baltimore’s Trauma-Informed Certificate is the only certificate program of its kind designed specifically for criminal justice professionals. This post-baccalaureate certificate is ideal for you if you currently work or plan to work in the criminal justice field.

Health and Human Services Programs

Today, we recognize that health isn't solely determined by medical care. Factors like poverty, housing instability, food insecurity, and lack of access to education significantly impact well-being. Health and human services professionals work directly to address these "social determinants of health," bridging the gap between health care and social support. The School of of Health and Human Services offers the following programs and certificates to train the next generation of professionals.

Executive Director
Dawnsha Mushonga
410.837.6233
dmushonga@ubalt.edu

Certificate in Health Systems Management | The 12-Credit, graduate certificate in Health Systems Management is ideal for you if you're interested in qualifying for entry-level management positions in health services organizations, or if you're a clinical health services professional looking to transition into a management position.
Certificate in Human Services Administration | The 12-credit graduate certificate in Human Services Administration is designed to strengthen the qualifications and marketability of established human services professionals who do not possess a graduate degree but have a B.A./B.S. degree and many years of practical experience. 
M.S. in Human Services Administration | This 36-credit joint Master of Science program with Coppin State University is the only one of its kind in Maryland. Grow the skills and knowledge necessary to enhance quality of life for individuals, couples, families, groups and communities. 

Public and International Affairs Programs

Civil servants are the backbone of effective governance. They ensure that essential public services, such as health care, education, and infrastructure, are delivered efficiently and equitably. International affairs professionals play a vital role in maintaining diplomatic relations, resolving conflicts, and promoting international cooperation. To that end, the School of Public and International Affairs offers the following programs and certificates:

Executive Director
Jennica Larrison
410.837.5686

Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | The 12-credit graduate certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is designed for students seeking a broad focus on DEI, both in employee matters as well as in the policies and programs provided by government and nonprofit organizations serving the public. A fully online certificate.

Certificate in Essential Conflict Resolution | The 12-credit graduate certificate in Essential Conflict Resolution is designed for working professionals in various industries and sectors who wish to develop or increase their negotiation, conflict analysis, and conflict management/resolution knowledge and competencies in ways that will enhance their qualifications and career advancement prospects.  A fully online certificate.

Certificate in Global Engagement | The 12-credit graduate certificate in Global Engagement serves to provide a link for students to develop the necessary skills and problem-solving lenses to address local and global matters. A fully online certificate.

Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership  | The 12-credit graduate certificate in Nonprofit Leadership is designed to strengthen the qualifications and marketability of nonprofit leaders who do not have a nonprofit-focused graduate degree, but do have an undergraduate degree and practical industry experience. A fully online certificate.

Doctor of Public Administration | The 48-credit Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) program at The University of Baltimore is designed for working professionals who are passionate about making a difference in their organizations and communities.

This program is offered on the UBalt campus and on The Universities of Shady Grove campus.

J.D. and MPA Dual Degree | Earn your Juris Doctor and your Master of Public Administration with 18-21 fewer credits than what's required to earn the two degrees independently.

J.D. and M.S. in Negotiations and Conflict Management Dual Degree | Earn your Juris Doctor and your Master of Science with 12 fewer credits than what's required to earn the two degrees independently.

Master of Public Administration | Public administrators in government and nonprofit organizations must keep reinventing themselves to meet the new challenges of a changing society; our 36 to 39-credit* Master of Public Administration program trains you to do just that. 

 

(*The 3-credit internship requirement may be waived by the program director for those with pertinent experience.)

M.A. in Global Affairs and Human Security | Today, there is less separation between local and global than ever before. Prepare yourself to solve global issues that have major local implications with this 36-credit graduate program. 

This program is available on the UBalt campus and fully online.

M.S. in Negotiations and Conflict Management | In this 36-credit Master of Science program—the first-ever program in Maryland—integrates a range of interdisciplinary perspectives to give a broad understanding of what conflict is, why it happens and how to resolve it. THis program is available on the UBalt campus and fully online.

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Office of Graduate Admission
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410.837.6565
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