Suggested Master of Public Administration (MPA) curriculum plans, courses, and schedules are designed to meet the needs of students through consultation with faculty advisors. All plans are pending approval and resources.
18-Month Plan (Accelerated)
This option is available to strong students who wish to graduate in 18 months. Students who are interested in this option should talk with their faculty advisor.
Semester
Coursework
Fall (year one)
PUBA 601: Program Evaluation for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
Fall
PUBA 602: Introduction to Public Administration
Fall
PUBA 603: Organizations: Theory and Change
Spring
PUBA 604: Leadership and Ethics
Spring
PUBA 606: Public Administration Personnel Management
Spring
PUBA 607: Public Administration Research Methods
Spring
PUBA 608: Public Budgeting
Summer
PUBA 690: MPA Practicum
Summer
Elective
Summer
Elective
Fall (year two)
PUBA 609: Policy Analysis and Implementation
Fall
PUBA 696: Capstone Seminar
Fall
Elective
2-Year Plan (Full-time)
Semester
Coursework
Fall (year one)
PUBA 601: Program Evaluation for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
Fall
PUBA 602: Introduction to Public Administration
Fall
PUBA 603: Organizations: Theory and Change
Spring
PUBA 604: Leadership and Ethics
Spring
PUBA 606: Public Administration Personnel Management
Spring
PUBA 607: Public Administration Research Methods
Summer
PUBA 690: MPA Practicum
Fall (year two)
PUBA 609: Policy Analysis and Implementation
Fall
Elective
Fall
Elective
Spring
PUBA 608: Public Budgeting
Spring
PUBA 696: Capstone Seminar
Spring
Elective
3-Year Plan (Part-time)
Semester
Coursework
Fall (year one)
PUBA 602: Introduction to Public Administration
Fall
PUBA 603: Organizations: Theory and Change
Spring
PUBA 604: Leadership and Ethics
Spring
PUBA 606: Public Administration Personnel Management
Fall (year two)
PUBA 601: Program Evaluation for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
