NASPAA Requirements
General information about the degree (Program Fact Sheet)
| Standard | Requirement | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1.1 a | Degree title | Master of Public Administration (MPA) |
| 7.1.1 b | Organizational relationship between program and university | University of Hawaiʻi (System) >> University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (Campus) >> College of Social Sciences (College) >> Public Administration Program (Program) |
| 7.1.1 c | Modes of program delivery | In person instruction only. |
| 7.1.1 d | Number of credit hours | MPA is a 39 or 42-credit hour program. |
| 7.1.1 e | Length of degree | Accelerated (18 months), Full-time (2 years) Part-time (3 years). |
| .1.1 f | List of dual degrees (if applicable) | N/A |
| 7.1.1 g | List of specializations (if applicable) | N/A |
| 7.1.1 h | Fast-track info (if applicable) | Accelerated (18 months) |
| 7.1.1 i | Number of students (varies) | An MPA cohort typically consists of 15-20 students. Total enrolled MPA students is 55 as of Fall 2021. |
Mission of the program (Standard 1)
| Standard | Requirement | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1.1 j | Mission statement | Provided |
Faculty (Standard 3)
| Standard | Requirement | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1.1 k | Number of faculty teaching in program | Six (6) |
| 7.1.1 l | Program faculty identified including credentials | Click faculty photo for credentials. |
Cost of degree (Standard 4)
| Standard | Requirement | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1.1 m | Tuition cost (in-state and out-of-state) | Providing link to the source of information. |
| 7.1.1 n | Description of financial aid availability, including assistantships | Provided |
Admissions (Standard 4.2)
| Standard | Requirement | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1.1 o | Admission criteria | Post pending review |
Career services (Standard 4.3)
| Standard | Requirement | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1.1 p | Distribution of placement of graduates (number) | Provided |
Current students (Standard 4.3)
| Standard | Requirement | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1.1 q | Internship placement list (use list in standard 4) | Provided (Internship = Practicum) |
Graduates (Standard 4.3)
| Standard | Requirement | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1.1 r | Completion rate (Percentage of class entering five years prior to self-study year that graduated within 2 years and 4 years) | Provided |