MPA Timelines
Suggested 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. If a student is interested in this option, they should talk with their faculty advisor.
| Semester | Coursework |
|---|---|
| Fall | PUBA 602: Introduction to Public Administration |
| Fall | PUBA 603: Organizations: Theory and Change |
| Fall | PUBA 604: Leadership and Ethics |
| Spring | Elective |
| 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 | PUBA 609: Policy Analysis and Implementation |
| Fall | PUBA 696: Capstone Seminar |
| Fall | Elective |
2-Year Plan (Full-time)
| Semester | Coursework |
|---|---|
| Fall | PUBA 602: Introduction to Public Administration |
| Fall | PUBA 603: Organizations: Theory and Change |
| Fall | PUBA 604: Leadership and Ethics |
| Spring | Elective |
| Spring | PUBA 606: Public Administration Personnel Management |
| Spring | PUBA 607: Public Administration Research Methods |
| Summer | PUBA 690: MPA Practicum |
| Fall | 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 | PUBA 602: Introduction to Public Administration |
| Fall | PUBA 603: Organizations: Theory and Change |
| Spring | Elective |
| Spring | PUBA 607: Public Administration Research Methods |
| Fall | PUBA 604: Leadership and Ethics |
| Fall | PUBA 609: Policy Analysis and Implementation |
| Spring | PUBA 606: Public Administration Personnel Management |
| Spring | PUBA 608: Public Budgeting |
| Summer | PUBA 690: MPA Practicum |
| Fall | Elective |
| Fall | Elective |
| Spring | PUBA 696: Capstone Seminar |
| Spring | Elective |
