Upon graduation, you will be prepared to seek employment within various public and private agencies. In recent years, students have been employed by a variety of law enforcement agencies, the courts, social services agencies, research institutes, probation departments, alternatives-to-incarceration agencies, and correctional facilities to name a few. Study with both full-time and adjunct faculty who are working professionals and experts in their fields.

This program is also offered at the University's Brentwood Campus. In cooperation with the Office of Special Programs, a criminal justice program for in-service personnel is also offered at reduced tuition rates at the Nassau County Department of Probation. Admission to that program is limited to employees of criminal justice and related government agencies.

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Accelerated B.A./M.S. - Criminal Justice
The Accelerated B.A./M.S. offers the option to earn both the B.A. in Criminal Justice and the M.S. in Criminal Justice in just 5 years of full-time study. Enter as a freshman or transfer student and complete the 129-credit undergraduate program. In your senior year complete 12 credits of graduate level coursework, which is then applied to your graduate degree, reducing the number of remaining credits for successful completion of the M.S. to 24 credits. Information about this program of study can be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Please see the back page of this publication to learn how to obtain additional information.

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Health Care Administration
Because of changes in government policies and extensive advancements in technology, the field of health care administration has evolved into a respected profession - one that offers a multitude of new career opportunities. The Master of Public Administration in Health Care Administration provides the comprehensive curriculum needed to succeed in a highly complex, competitive, and ever-changing health care environment. Courses examine both practical and theoretical problems in the field and provide an understanding of a wide range of topics including organizational structures, administrative techniques, policy analysis and program management.

Your plan of study is comprised of 21 credits of foundation courses, including: Principles of Public Administration; Organizational Theory and Behavior in the Public Sector; Economic Environment and the Public Sector; Computer Applications; Analytical Methods; Computer-based Management Systems; and The Policy Process in Health Care Administration.

The Advanced Core Curriculum (9 credits) explores various aspects of public sector administration including: Human Resource Administration; Fundamentals of Budgeting and Finance; and Administrative Responsibility and the Legal Environment; twelve credits of electives and a Thesis round out the program. A specialization in Gerontology Administration is also available for those interested in pursuing a career in this rapidly expanding field.

Our M.P.A. degree is the only one offered on Long Island that is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration.

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Accelerated B.S./M.P.A. - Health Care Administration
The Accelerated B.S./M.P.A. offers you the option to earn both the B.S. in Health Care Administration and the M.P.A in Health Care Administration in just 5 years of full-time study. Enter as a freshman and complete the 129-credit undergraduate program. In your senior year complete 12 credits of graduate level coursework, which are then applied to your graduate degree, reducing the number of remaining credits for successful completion of the M.P.A. to 36 credits. Information about this program of study can be found in both the Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletins. Please see the back page of this publication to learn how to obtain additional information.

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Advanced Certificate - Gerontology
This fascinating 15-credit certificate program explores the special needs of our aging population. What problems do they face? How can we as health care professionals, spouses, families, communities and institutions help them to lead more productive and fulfilling lives? How can professionals in gerontology be educated to improve collaboration in services for aging adults?

Courses include: Legal Aspects in Health; Gerontology: Processes of Aging; Long Term Care Administration; The Management of Senior Community Programs; Human Resource Administration in the Health Sector; Budgeting & Finance in Health Administration and others.

Students have a wide selection of options from which to choose to target specific areas for professional development.

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Public Administration
The 48-credit M.P.A. in Public Administration prepares you for a wide range of careers in public sector management, law, and administration of not-for-profit organizations. It also provides opportunities for those already employed in public service to improve their administrative skills, pursue a specific area of interest, and prepare for increasing levels of responsibility and management.

Twenty-one credits of required foundation courses include: Principles of Public Administration; Organization Theory and Behavior in the Public Sector; Economic Environment and the Public Sector; Computer Applications; Analytical Methods; Computer-based Management Systems; and The Policy Process in Health Care and Public Administration. The Advanced Core Curriculum (9 credits) explores various aspects of public sector administration including: Human Resource Administration, Fundamentals of Budgeting and Finance and Administrative Responsibility and the Legal Environment. Twelve credits of electives and a Thesis complete this comprehensive course of study. Our M.P.A. degree is the only one offered on Long Island that is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration.

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Accelerated B.S./M.P.A. - Public Administration
This degree program allows you to earn the B.S. and M.P.A. in Public Administration in just 5 years of full-time study. Enter as a freshman and complete the 129-credit undergraduate program. In your senior year complete 12 credits of graduate level coursework, which is then applied to your graduate degree, reducing the number of remaining credits for successful completion of the M.P.A. to 36 credits. Information about this program of study can be found in both the Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletins. Please see the back page of this publication to learn how to obtain additional information.

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J. D./M.P.A.
The dual J.D./M.P.A. program prepares you for a variety of careers in law firms, health care facilities, government agencies and consulting firms. The J.D. program, offered by Touro Law Center, just 20 minutes away in Huntington, Long Island, provides fundamental legal theory and emphasizes organization, analytical and expression skills. The M.P.A. program, offered by the Department of Health Care and Public Administration in the College of Management at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, contributes a strong theoretical grounding in the principles of health care administration. When combined, these two programs provide a comprehensive understanding of the legal, managerial and programmatic aspects of the interaction of the fields of health and law and prepare you for leadership positions in various aspects of health law.

The number of credits required to obtain this dual degree is 105. Up to 12 credits of courses from each program can be transferred to the other program.

Although this is a dual program, the J.D. and M.P.A. degrees are awarded separately by their respective degree-granting institutions upon successful completion of graduation requirements.

Students must also apply and be admitted to each institution separately.

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