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Skip to content MPA Website CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Search for: Home Prospective Students Application Deadline Admissions Requirements Program Overview MPA Services MPA Student Resources MPAQE Resources MPA Student Association MPA Workshops Degree Completion Plans DT Financial Support Student Hub MPA Career Services MPA-PPA Jobs MPA-IO Jobs PAD 780 Internship Seminar Course Resources PAD 700 Public Adminstration PAD 754: Investigative Techniques PAD 771 Capstone Seminar ePortfolio John Jay College MPA Information MPA Services The MPA Academic Program Advisors assist students in navigating the curriculum requirements of the MPA programs. Senior Academic Advisors Melissa Joseph (IO-Campus, PPA-Campus) and Fatima Pujols (PPA-IO Online, PPA Campus) help students to develop “Degree Completion Plans” that reflect their specialization and course preferences. They assist students in implementing the plans, which may require additional […] Read more 2018-2019 MPA Events Come Join Us on Saturdays for MPA Careers Saturday Speaker Series during Fall 2018. September 29th, October 20th, November 10th & December 8th from 10:30am-11:30am in room HH-205 Read more MPA Career Services MPA Career Services provides professional guidance in assisting MPA students with applying for internships & jobs, creating cover letters & resume, and career development. For information about MPA Career Services, please contact Mechelle Grayson at mgrayson@jjay.cuny.edu Create a Profile and Apply for Internships & Jobs on JJC Careers Online Read more MPA Textbook Loan Distribution (Spring 2020) August 19, 2019 March 3, 2020 Fatima Pujols The MPA Bookroom is located at 523.07 Haaren Hall, inside the Public Management Annex on the 5th Floor. Currently, the MPA Bookroom is closed until the end of the spring 2020 semester. An update will be posted when the bookroom hours are available on this website and the MPA student email list. If you have a textbook/equipment hold, please email mpatextbooks@jjay.cuny.edu , using your JJC email. Make sure to include your EMPLID and program modality (MPA-PPA Campus, MPA-PPA Online, MPA-IO Campus, MPA-IO Online, or MPA Non-Degree). Appointments to request or return textbooks can be requested via this email. MPA students in the MPA-PPA Online or MPA-IO Online programs, who do not live in NYC (five Boroughs), have the option of getting their textbooks mailed to them. If you currently have outstanding textbooks from prior semesters, a CUNYFirst hold will be placed on your account. This hold will prevent you from registering for a class, making an appointment to pick up textbooks, accessing transcripts, and receiving your diploma. You should email mpatextbooks@jjay.cuny.edu if you have a textbook/equipment hold. As always, you must bring a state-issued or JJC student ID and a copy of your course schedule when you come to pick up your textbook(s). Read more → Announcements 2020 MPA Winter Workshops July 2, 2019 January 7, 2020 Giselle Blanco Come join our 2020 MPA Winter Workshops. Take advantage of these opportunities to enhance your graduate education. Detailed information about the workshops can be found below. Name of Facilitator Topic of workshop Date Time Room Ned Benton Capstone Workshop Jan. 9 th . Thursday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. NB 1.100 Blazina-Mantovani MPAQE Intensive Writing Workshop Jan. 13th. Monday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. NB 1.100 Blazina-Mantovani MPAQE Intensive Writing Workshop Jan. 14 th . Tuesday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. NB 1.100 Blazina-Mantovani MPAQE Intensive Writing Workshop Jan. 15 th . Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. NB 1.100 Blazina-Mantovani MPAQE Intensive Writing Workshop Jan. 16 th . Thursday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. NB 1.100 Minyoung Ku and Henry Smart An Introduction to Simulation-Based Decision Making Jan. 21 st . Tuesday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. L2.72.06 Iralma Pozo Becoming a CPA- 150 Hour Rule and Beyond Jan. 22 nd . Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. NB 1.100 Minyoung Ku and Henry Smart Techniques and Tools for Simulation-Based Decision Making Jan. 23 rd . Thursday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. L2.72.06 Winter 2020 Free MPA Workshops Students show up for the MPA workshops in the rooms given below. There is no need to Register for the workshops ahead of time; just show up. CAPSTONE Preparation Workshop: Date: January 9 th . Thursday Room: NB 1.100 Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Description: Get a head start on your Capstone project by attending this orientation to the course. This workshop is recommended for students taking the Capstone in the next academic year. Instructor : Dr. Ned Benton MPAQE Preparation Workshops: Description: The MPAQE Workshops will explain the grading instrument, allow students to assess previous exams and scores, and prepare them for the exam. These workshops are for students who have failed the MPAQE when taken in PAD 700, and also for students who need to take the exam for the first time. At the end of these workshops, the MPAQE will be administered, so there will be an opportunity to pass the test. It is beneficial for students to attend all four of these intensive MPAQE writing workshops. Attending these workshops will definitely prepare you better to pass the MPAQE. All of these workshops will be held in NB 1.100 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Following is the schedule: Monday, Jan. 13 th. Intensive writing workshop-I Tuesday, Jan. 14 th . Intensive writing workshop-II Wednesday, Jan. 15 th . Intensive writing workshop-III Thursday, Jan. 16 th . Intensive writing workshop–IV Instructor: Prof. Angelica Blazina-Mantovani An Introduction to Simulation-Based Decision Making Date: Tuesday, January 21 st . Room: NB 1.100 Time: from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Use this link to RSVP : https://bit.ly/2ujE4ss Description: This workshop is designed to provide students with an introduction to Policy Decision-Making with the Aid of Computer Simulations. Advanced technologies such as high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and big data are changing the policymaking landscape by promoting better-informed decision-making. Computer simulation models are one of the new technologies that are available for decision-makers in the public and non-profit sectors. In this workshop, students will learn the on-going changes in public policy decision-making and gain a basic understanding of how computer simulation models can help decision-makers in the public and non-profit sectors solve “wicked” problems in diverse policy domains, from disaster management to public health, to global warming. The showcase of simulation-based decision making will also take place during the workshop. Instructors: Prof. Minyoung Ku and Prof. Henry Smart Becoming a CPA– 150 Hour Rule and Beyond Date: Wednesday, January 22nd. Room: NB 1.100 Time: from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Description: In this workshop, students will learn the requirements for becoming a CPA in New York State. There are some myths floating around about what the 150-Semester Hour Pathway to becoming a CPA is. What students will learn in this workshop: Demystifying the 150-hour rule Planning your education to prepare for the future of work while meeting educational requirements to become a CPA Funding your way to become a CPA This workshop will be interactive. Students will be given a few scenarios similar to actual students in the Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics program (FEFF) and be guided to come up with a plan to make the student meet the requirements. A tip sheet will be provided to students so that they can make their own decisions along with their education and career journey . Instructor: Prof. Iralma Pozo, CPA and Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics program (FEFF) instructor. Techniques and Tools for Simulation-Based Decision Making Date: Thursday, January 23 rd . Room: NB 1.100 Time: from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Use this link to RSVP : https://bit.ly/2ujE4ss Description: This workshop is designed to provide students with an introduction to some of the tools and techniques used to simulate s...