MPA Degree Requirements
How long will it take me to complete the MPA degree?
The program can be completed in two years with continuous full-time enrollment. If a student elects to enroll part-time, the program can be completed in three years, depending upon how many courses are taken per semester.
Overview
- 36 total hours needed to complete the degree (excluding deficiencies or prerequisites)
- 24 hours of required courses
- 9 hours of electives
- 3 hours of Capstone.
- All masters students must include at least 15 hours of courses numbered 6000 or above in their programs of study.
Required Courses
| PADM 6001 | Research Methods in Public Administration |
| PADM 6010 | The Profession of Public Administration |
| URBN 5140 | Citizen Participation |
| PADM 6110 | Public Budgeting |
| PADM 6160 | Law and Ethics in Public Administration |
| PADM 6401 | Administrative Behavior |
| AADM 6621 | Grant Writing |
| PADM 6201 | Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation |
Final Project
This is an applied project completed while enrolled in PADM 6901 (Capstone).
Admission Criteria
1. For students with a bachelor's degree: A competitive applicant to our program will have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 from a well-respected university (the graduate school requires a minimum of 2.5 to be considered for admission to the grad school), three strong letters of recommendation from academic sources, and a strong statement of purpose.
2. For students with another master's degree: A competitive applicant to our program will have a graduate GPA of at least 3.0 from a well-respected university, three strong letters of recommendation from academic sources, and a strong statement of purpose.
Specializations
The MPA program offers specializations in Nonprofit leadership (NPL) and Hazard Policy.