Public Administration, M.P.A.

Location(s): Online

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CIP: 451001

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is a professional, graduate-level degree designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in public service leadership. This program is ideal for individuals seeking to make a positive impact in government, nonprofit organizations, and other public service sectors. With an emphasis on public policy, administration, and management, the MPA curriculum combines theoretical foundations with practical applications to address real-world challenges faced by today’s public sector leaders.

Requirements

We will have 6 classes (18 credits) in the core. An additional 6 classes (18 credits) as electives

Required Courses (18 hours)

POLS 34601 - Foundations of Public Service Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34602 - Research Methods for Public Administration Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34603 - Ethics & Legal Environment of Public Administration Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34604 - Policy Analysis Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34606 - Organizational Theory and Management in Public Administration Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34618 - Capstone in Public Administration Credit Hours: 3

Electives (18 hours)

POLS 34605 - Public Budgeting Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34610 - Urban Politics Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34611 - Grant Writing and Management for Public Administration Professionals Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34612 - Cases in Public Administration Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34613 - State and Local Tax Policy Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34614 - Nonprofit Organizations and Management Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34615 - Intergovernmental Relations Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34616 - Law, Courts, and Public Policy Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34617 - Healthcare Policy Credit Hours: 3