MPA Program Curriculum
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Important Note: Students admitted to the MPA prior to Fall 2010 should refer to the curriculum on this link
Revised Master of Public Administration Curriculum For Students Entering Program-Fall 2010
MPA candidates are required to complete 42 credit hours to earn the degree. The curriculum consists of core requirements, specialization courses, an internship for those at entry level or changing their careers, and a writing requirement.
| Credits | |
| Core Course Requirements | 27 credits |
| Internship | 3 credits |
| Specialization Courses | 9 credits |
| Focus Area or Elective Course | 3-6 credit |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 42-45 credits |
As part of their electives students are encouraged to take advantage of mini-courses, which are one-credit, skill based courses designed to develop and enhance proficiencies necessary for effective public and nonprofit management.
Core Course and Internship Requirements
Required Core Courses
| UAPP658 | Contemporary Issues in Public Administration (1) |
| UAPP667 | International Perspectives or Other Study Abroad Course (1) |
| UAPP689 | Information Technology and Management of Public & Nonprofit Organizations (3) |
| UAPP690 | Seminar in Public Administration (3) |
| UAPP691 | Quantitative Analysis in Public & Nonprofit Sectors (3) |
| UAPP693 | Economics in Public & Nonprofit Sectors (3) |
| UAPP694 | Financial Management in Public and Nonprofit Sectors (3) |
| UAPP695 | Administrative & Employment Law (1) |
| UAPP696 | Human Resources in Public and Nonprofit Organizations (2) |
| UAPP697 | Leading Organizations in Public and Nonprofit Sectors (3) |
| UAPP698 | Management Decision Making in Public and Nonprofit Sectors (3) |
| UAPP699 | Policy/Management Brief (1) |
| UAPP860 | Internship Seminar (1) |
| UAPP864 | Internship Fieldwork (2) |
Typical plan of study for full-time students
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| UAPP667 | International Perspectives or Other Study Abroad Course | 1 |
| UAPP690 | Seminar in Public Administration | 3 |
| UAPP691 | Quantitative Analysis in Public & Nonprofit Sectors | 3 |
| UAPP693 | Economics in Public & Nonprofit Sectors | 3 |
| UAPP860 | Internship Seminar | 1 |
| Winter Session | Credits | |
| Optional international study tour or practicums, special projects, or selected coursework. | ||
| Spring Semester | Credits | |
| UAPP658 | Contemporary Issues in Public Administration | 1 |
| UAPP689 | Information Technology & Management of Public & Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| UAPP695 | Administrative and Employment Law | 1 |
| UAPP696 | Human Resources in Public & Nonprofit Organizations | 2 |
| UAPP698 | Management Decision Making in Public & Nonprofit Sectors | 3 |
| Summer | Credits | |
| Internship Experience1 | ||
Second Year
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| UAPP864 | Internship Fieldwork | 2 |
| UAPP697 | Leading Organizations in Public and Nonprofit Sectors | 3 |
| Specialization Courses | 3 | |
| Optional Focus Area Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | Credits | |
| UAPP694 | Financial Management in Public and Nonprofit Sectors | 3 |
| UAPP695 | Specialization Course or Human Resources (2) plus Administrative and Employment Law (1) | 3 |
| UAPP699 | Policy/Management Brief | 1 |
| Optional Focus Area Course (3) or Elective (3) | 3 | |
Important Notes:
(1) The Internship Experience is a requirement for all MPA students who do not possess significant prior professional work experience.
(2) Students typically register for the Internship Fieldwork course during the fall semester of their second year.
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Areas of Specialization (9 credits) |
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Non Profit Management |
Public Management |
Policy & Program Development(Faculty Coordinated Area) |
Student Designed Specialization(With Approval of Faculty Advisor) |
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