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MPA in Inspection & Oversight

MPA-IO Program (Campus & Online)

  • Mission

    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 and to advance governance through scholarly and applied research and community service. The program celebrates its students’ diversity and seeks to inspire them to the highest ideals of public service and leadership, reinforced by a commitment to accountability, transparency, ethical practice, equity, and justice.

  • Prospective Students

    Embark on an enriching academic journey and unlock your full potential with the MPA-IO program (MPA-IO Campus and MPA-IO Online). Join a community of passionate scholars, engage in coursework, and foster the experiences necessary to advance in public service. Your path to success begins here!

  • Current Students

    Empowering excellence at every step. Explore our comprehensive suite of resources tailored for current graduate students. We're dedicated to enhancing your academic experience and fostering success. Elevate your journey with the support you deserve. 

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MPA-IO Director: Professor David Shapiro

Degree requirements:

Students enrolled in the MPA in Inspection and Oversight Program (MPA-IO Campus and MPA-IO Online) are required to complete 42 course credits. 

 

Students are advised to complete PAD 700 and two other core foundation courses, PAD 706 and PAD 723, within the first 15 credits of matriculation.  Failure to complete any of the requirements described in the paragraph above will result in a student not being permitted to register for future classes without the explicit permission of the program director.

MPA-IO Curriculum

Highlights

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    Top Ranked Public Administration/Policy Program
    Ranked #1 in the US for 2026 Public Administration/Policy Program
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    Prof. Denise Thompson
    CUNY & NYC-EJA joined forces to create the NYC Climate Justice Hub, supported by a $4M grant from the Waverley Street Foundation, which aims to empower communities of color at the forefront of climate issues
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    Prof. David Shapiro
    Prof. David Shapiro published "Global Enterprise & Private Profits "
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    Prof. Adam Wandt
    Prof. Adam Wandt’s research on emerging AI technologies, including government partnerships, victim protection tools, and AI ethics in the legal profession.
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Resources

  • Karol Mason and faculty members in regalia posing with Bloodhound, John Jay's mascot
    MPA Capstone Seminar
    Capstone Seminar
    Requires students to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained during their MPA graduate study to a semester-long project chosen by the student in consultation with the faculty member directing the seminar.
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    Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector (IGEPS)
    The Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector (IGEPS) conducts evidence-based research to make public service and public policy more equitable for all gender identities. We partner with public sector organizations to equip administrators with the best tools and resources to make informed decisions for achieving gender equity.
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    The Northeast Slavery Records Index
    The Northeast Slavery Records Index (NESRI) is an online searchable compilation of records that identify individual enslaved persons and enslavers in the states of New York, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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    Association of Inspectors General (AIG) Student Memberships
    MPA-IO students who have completed at least 15 credit hours in the MPA-IO Program will receive complimentary one-year AIG Student and NY/NJ Chapter memberships who continue pursuing their studies in the MPA-IO Program. Qualified students are automatically enrolled in the membership.
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