Master of Public Administration Program Fact Sheet

Title of Degree

Master of Public Administration

Geographic Arrangement Program Delivery

Main Campus

Overaching Program Emphasis

Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Management, National, State or Provincial, Regional, Local, Nonprofit

Program Student Population Emphasis

Do not emphasize between Pre on In-service students

Number of students

64

Ratio of FTE Faculty to FTE Students

1:12

Number of Semester Credit Hours Required to Complete the Program

42

List of Dual Degrees

None

List of Specializations

Nonprofit Mangement

Public Management

Policy & Program Development

Student Designed Specialization (with faculty approval)

 Mission Statement

To provide diverse, talented graduate students with specific competencies for leadership and management, including the knowledge, skills, and values essential to accountable and effective practice.  The MPA program contributes directly to solutions to public challenges of our times through research and public service projects that involve students in experiential learning. The program also seeks to develop relationships with practioners, fostering a professional focus and approaching public administration and nonprofit management and furthering the values of the field.

One Universal Compentency

The ability to lead and manage in public governance