--- title: Police Administration date: 2022-04-06T16:47:00-05:00 author: Click Rain Inc canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/academics/programs/master-of-public-administration/police-administration" section: Pages --- [ Back to Programs](/academics/programs)# Police Administration The Police Administration emphasis will prepare you for a management role in law enforcement. ![A Police Administration worker holding up a pair of handcuffs](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Program-Images/Masters-of-Public-Administration/Police-Administration/Programs_Police-Admin_660x568.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=43&f=webp&c=dbbceae5&v=8265ed0129b73fc632b8f0ee7d362810d7d9953c8fdde257764297444261a39c) ![]() ![]()## On This Page - [Program Overview](#toc98905) - [Program Details](#toc98908) - [Faculty](#toc98915) - [Connect with us](#toc647570) ## Program Overview Unlike a master's degree in criminal justice, which typically focuses on theoretical knowledge, Dordt's MPA program focuses on practical skills such as hiring employees, managing budgets, evaluating programs, and shaping institutional culture. Also, as bachelor's degrees become more common in law enforcement, having a master's degree like an MPA is an important asset for those seeking to work in federal law enforcement, especially with agencies like the FBI. ## Program Details ### Duration & Schedule Courses are offered in 7-week terms throughout the year. A typical plan of study takes about two years to complete, with students taking one 7-week course at a time. Some opt for a slower pace, completing the program in four years. ### Emphasis Specific Courses - **Contemporary Policing**: This course will focus on the development, operation, and evaluation of both evidence-based policing methods and community initiatives, including developing effective public-private partnerships in this area. Students will learn to develop effective crime prevention programs through critical analysis of case studies and current research with a goal of identifying the key factors that influence effective policies and the challenges of implementation. - **Advanced Criminal Procedure**: This course will foster a nuanced understanding of the logic and caselaw which animates the guarantees of the fourth, fifth, and sixth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Students will study foundational cases in the field, trace their development to modern standards, and discuss the decisions both made and anticipated which sit at the cutting edge of current law. *\*Students will choose two additional courses from the general administration or nonprofit administration emphases.* [More info ](https://www.dordt.edu/academics/programs/master-of-public-administration#courses) ## Leading the Way Hear from Austin McCombs ('23), a patrol sergeant who received his MPA with a specialization in Police Administration from Dordt. ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/WED00546.jpg?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=50&h=50&c=ad300252&v=a88097ef9d3a1c76dc06720453cd5690ef89f01c946d0dfa15de6f6d6495e558) ![]() [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815baa22f52d722d.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=bbb1be3b&v=0e3785d2136dd1c7d9ab303cfc7ef11e3122b1ba2fda183d669279a14520193c) ### Donald Roth Professor of Business & Criminal JusticeMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/donald-roth) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a81598584fbc5b4ea.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=9cd7b46b&v=76040ebc5758796d9318332c1b933e7ff5199ff56b6999c09e830d0f798a8c8e) ### Abby Foreman Professor of Social Work and Dean for Social SciencesMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/abby-foreman) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a8159e87837956294.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=7679f11a&v=b7dd6984b49ac23fc5a95dbe57fd5ba77f46624696dab7121972e870a25d4f98) ### Brian Hoekstra Professor of BusinessMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/brian-hoekstra) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/6901bca80f8cc32508d.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=88007c72&v=9d145ab4450989336341a9ff64f98ba2814426b473243c8916fbc74f04bf45c9) ### Tom Prinsen Professor of Business & CommunicationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/tom-prinsen) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815bb8dbba89f74f.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=5a6d3563&v=45baab93e9d94ffca8ef25d57b5f486946b78b645fb6b32ac2f9b7d596d5e4e9) ### Kari Sandouka Professor of Computer & Data Science and Director of Institutional ResearchMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/kari-sandouka) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/6a72df80a228239e732.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=52ccc577&v=f89788e47b09c00851c44ffcb247de649d3b0e0107797a290e277d2d7859e2f5) ### Taylor Droog Grants Management SpecialistMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/taylor-anema) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a816344648d175b68.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=1c27b6e8&v=262b9ff8603fba361917f59214df980319cae6fe7edcf27772043b17b468881e) ### Billie Streufert Academic and Career Advisor of Online ProgramsMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/billie-streufert) ## Connect with us Submit your information to request more information about Dordt and this program. We'll also use this information to connect you with your admissions counselor! Loading... > ![Dordt University Logo]() > > "The MPA program is related to my career in law enforcement because many of the subjects directly relate to the work I have been doing for the past 20 years. From budgeting to project management, the classes I've taken have helped me gain those skills that will further help me in my career aspirations." > > Shane Alexander ('24), Patrol Sergeant in Utah ## Related Programs Still looking for the right fit? Here are some additional program options that we think might interest you or are often paired with this program. You can also view the [programs page](https://www.dordt.edu/academics/programs) to keep exploring your options. 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