2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 12, 2024  
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Master of Public Administration, Nonprofit and Community Services Management, M.P.A.


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.