Master of Public Administration, M.P.A.

Graduation Requirements

• Complete 36 semester hours of prescribed courses, with an overall GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Pass the comprehensive examinations. See additional information in Academic Policies – Comprehensive Exam.
• Meet all academic standards. See Academic Policies – Academic Standards for more information.

Format of Courses

Courses in the MPA are offered in multiple formats: online, traditional face-to-face classroom, and blended. Students may complete their degree using any combination of formats.

Courses of Study

Students are required to take a series of eight core public administration courses in the Master of Public Administration program. In addition, from the program areas, students select one as a concentration area. 

Students also select one four-course area concentration.  With approval, a student may take a PA 504  internship course to replace a course in the Master of Public Administration program.

Criminal Justice Administration 12 cr.

• PA 503 - Emerging Issues in Public Affairs Credits: 1 to 3
• PA 513 - Policy Development, Evaluation and Impact for Organizations Credits: 3
• PA 594 - Financial Management for Nonprofit/Community Organizations Credits: 3
• PA 630 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems Credits: 3