Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs/Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety

ONeill School students learn how to work in government, nonprofit, and business roles to make positive changes in communities, states, and countries around the globe. The school's curriculum never gets oldit is based on current events and public policy decisions that affect the way we live today and decades from now. Getting a degree is a major life decision that can open the door to many career paths. Your college experience can be a time of personal growth and development, exposing you to diverse perspectives and ideas that help you build critical thinking and communication skills. It's a time to gain practical, hands-on experience through internships and build a network of peers, professors, and alumni.

The Accelerated Master's Program is a competitive program for outstanding ONeill undergraduate students. Students may apply to the Master of Public Affairs (MPA) or the Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety (MSCJPS) programs early in their junior year and begin fulfilling graduate program requirements during their senior year. Graduate courses count for both graduate and undergraduate degree requirements. Before starting the graduate program, students must have satisfied all general education and core requirements.

High School Transcripts.
You must submit full and complete academic records from every secondary school and university/post-secondary institution you have attended. Your records should also include any coursework currently in progress.
We do not require SAT or ACT test scores for admission or merit scholarship consideration.
Students who are admitted with TOEFL iBT of 60-94 or IELTS of 5.5-6.5 will take the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) placement test. Admitted students with Duolingo scores (min. accepted score - 90) will also be required to take the EAP placement test.
TOEFL iBT - 95
IELTS - 7.0