MPA Timelines
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.
2-Year Plan (Full-time)
| Semester | Coursework |
|---|---|
| Fall (year one) | PUBA 601: Introduction to Research Approaches 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 | PUBA Elective |
| Fall | PUBA Elective |
| Spring | PUBA 608: Public Budgeting |
| Spring | PUBA 696: Capstone Seminar |
| Spring | PUBA 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: Introduction to Research Approaches for Public and Nonprofit Organizations |
| Fall | PUBA 609: Policy Analysis and Implementation |
| Spring | PUBA 607: Public Administration Research Methods |
| Spring | PUBA 608: Public Budgeting |
| Summer | PUBA 690: MPA Practicum |
| Fall (year three) | PUBA Elective |
| Fall | PUBA Elective |
| Spring | PUBA 696: Capstone Seminar |
| Spring | PUBA Elective |