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Mar 31, 2023
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2022-2023 University Catalog
Public Administration, M.P.A.
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Program Overview:
The Master of Public Administration program is a professional degree for leaders and analysts in public and nonprofit organizations.
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Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for MPA Public Administration
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Students will demonstrate an ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse workplace- within and across organizations.
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Students will demonstrate an ability to analyze policy alternatives and use policy instruments and management tools to address social problems.
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Students will be able to analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems, and make decisions.
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Admission
In addition to meeting the minimum standards for admission to the Graduate School, applicants must provide 3 letters of recommendation from individuals with knowledge of their professional or academic background, a resume, and a personal statement.
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Prerequisites
- Economics - Micro or Macro (3 hrs)
- Political Science or American Government (3 hrs)
- Unmet prerequisites should be made up early in the program.
Overview
- 42 total hours needed to complete the degree (excluding deficiencies or prerequisites)
- 27 hours of required courses
- 9 hours of electives
- 6 hours of thesis research and a thesis, or 6 hours of capstone courses and a final project. All masters students must include at least 15 hours of courses numbered 6000 or above in their programs of study.
Thesis/Final Project Option
Students must choose either the thesis or the final project option
Final Project Option
This is an applied project completed in conjunction with a public service job or internship while enrolled in
Nonprofit Leadership Concentration
The MPA program offers a concentration in nonprofit leadership (NPL). The concentration consists of 15 hours: NPL students must complete the following courses which are currently offered under the Special Topics course
Options
NPL students must also choose the thesis or non-thesis (final project) option. Thesis students may take
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