Master of Public Administration - State and Local Government Emphasis (M.P.A.)

Core Courses (21 Credits)

• PADM 6000 - Program Overview and Theory of Public Administration 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6200 - Public Sector Economics 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6300 - Administrative Law 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6440 - Research Methods 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6500 - Public Human Resources Management 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6620 - Critical Thinking and Ethics in the Public Sector 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6990 - Capstone in Public Administration 3 Credit(s)

Experiential Learning Courses (1-6 Credits)

All MPA students must complete either a professional project or a thesis. Additionally, pre-service MPA students must complete an MPA internship.

• PADM 6890 - MPA Internship 1 Credit(s)
• PADM 6900 - MPA Thesis 1 Credit(s)
• PADM 6950 - Professional Project 1 Credit(s)

Elective Courses (9-12 Credits)

Complete 9-12 credits from the following (to reach the minimum required 36 credits):

• PADM 6600 - Leadership and Management in the Public Sector 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6610 - Public Policy Analysis 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6630 - State and Local Government 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6650 - Managing America’s Cities 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6670 - Public Sector Contracting 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6750 - Special Topics in Public Administration 3 Credit(s)
• PADM 6830 - Readings and Conferences 1 Credit(s)