Master of Public Administration (MPA)

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program will prepare students for a leadership career within private, nonprofit, public service organizations, communities, and leadership careers in public administration. The 36-credit hour program consists of four specializations:

• Criminal Justice Administration
• Emergency Management
• Homeland Security Administration
• Organizational Development and Governance

The program is designed to be responsive to the needs of a diverse population and the social and economic needs of the state and region. The program will focus on the regulatory, political, economic, social, and cultural environments and the theories and concepts that influence the management and evaluation of diverse public service organizations, programs, and processes. With this focus, the curriculum presents social entrepreneurial and business approaches to public services issues and opportunities at the state, county, and local levels of government.

The MPA program is offered in a non-thesis hybrid format. Seventy-five percent of the program will be offered using the synchronous delivery mode while 25% will be offered using the asynchronous delivery mode.

Providing relevant business and social sciences education

What can you learn from us?

We prepare future professionals and leaders ready to make a positive community impact.

Prepare for a bright future

By studying with us, you increase your chances of finding work with prominent area employers.

Our Faculty

Our accomplished faculty has had a direct impact on local business and infrastructure, and they will expect you to follow in their footsteps.