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.
• Complete and pass PA 504  (pre-service students only).

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 core public administration courses in the Master of Public Administration program. In addition, from the program areas, students select one as a concentration area. The concentration area consists of 15 credit hours of study.

In-service students select a 3-credit cross-sector elective in lieu of the internship. The cross-sector hours may be taken from any area of concentration in the MPA program (aside from the student’s selected area of concentration) and from any graduate program of study at Park University. Graduate courses outside of the MPA program may require special permission; contact the MPA Program Director for more information about taking a crosssector elective outside of the MPA.

Pre-service students are required to complete the PA 504  internship course. The three-credit credit hour internship will replace the student’s cross-sector requirement in the MPA degree program.

Disaster and Emergency Management 15 cr.