A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- Master of Public Administration and Policy
- Credential class
- ceterms:MasterDegree
- Total credits (published)
- 36
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- The Master of Public Administration & Policy (MPAP) is offered to students interested in careers in public service. Specifically, this program was created for policy makers and analysts such as legislative aides, and municipal, regional and state policy and planning staff. Courses are offered in a blended format, combining face-to-face and online interaction to meet the scheduling needs of students. As part of a vibrant Urban Studies department, this program capitalizes on Worcester State University’s urban location and supports the development of public leaders for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and beyond.
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 168430
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_168430_8675fccf
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Program Requirements
0 items
Core Courses
major core · 8 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Elective Courses 1
electives · 1 item
- Any two electives offered in the program, including an independent study and/or an internshipNot resolved to a course6
Capstone Fieldwork
2 items
- 2
- 4
Source. Worcester State University, catalog 2026-2027 Catalog — https://catalog.worcester.edu/graduate/programs/ms-public-administration-and-policy/. Captured page pages/0228.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.