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

Core Courses (21 credits)

• PADM 6000 - Administrative Theory 3 credits
• PADM 6100 - Overview of Public Administration 3 credits
• PADM 6200 - Public Sector Budgeting & Financial Mgmt 3 credits
• PADM 6300 - Administrative Law 3 credits
• PADM 6440 - Research Methods 3 credits
• PADM 6500 - Public HR Management 3 credits
• PADM 6990 - Capstone in Public Administration 3 credits

Core Elective Courses (3 credits)

Must complete one of the following:

• PADM 6890 - MPA Internship 3 to 6 credits
• PADM 6900 - MPA Thesis 1 to 6 credits
• PADM 6950 - Professional Project 3 to 6 credits

Track/Options (12 credits)

Must complete 12 credit hours (4 courses) from the following:

• PADM 6600 - Practice of Public Management 3 credits
• PADM 6620 - Public Administration & Ethics 3 credits
• PADM 6630 - State & Local Government 3 credits
• PADM 6650 - Managing America’s Cities 3 credits
• PADM 6670 - Public Sector Contracting 3 credits