Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - Non-Profit Management and Administration Emphasis

Core Courses (21 credits)

• PADM 6000 - Program Overview and Theory of Public Administration 3 credits
• PADM 6200 - Public Sector Economics 3 credits
• PADM 6300 - Administrative Law 3 credits
• PADM 6440 - Research Methods 3 credits
• PADM 6500 - Public HR Management 3 credits
• PADM 6620 - Critical Thinking and Ethics in the Public Sector 3 credits
• PADM 6990 - Capstone in Public Administration 3 credits

Experiential Learning Courses (1-6 Credits)

All MPA students must complete either a Professional Project or Thesis. Additionally, pre-service MPA students must complete an MPA Internship.

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

Elective Courses (9-12 credits)

Must complete 9-12 credit hours from the following:

• PADM 6600 - Leadership and Management in the Public Sector 3 credits
• AA 6040 - Arts Advocacy and Cultural Policy 3 credits
• AA 6060 - Fund Development for Arts Administrators 3 credits
• AA 6800 - Board Relations & Planning 3 credits
• AA 6220 - Fundraising Event Planning 3 credits
• AA 6210 - Grant Writing 3 credits

• Note: Of the required 12 credits, only 6 credit hours can be in AA courses.