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 (M.P.A.)
- Credential class
- ceterms:MasterDegree
- CIP
- 44.0401
- Total credits (published)
- 39
- Credits (computed from items)
- 27
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 216764
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_216764_083edf21
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 59
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Public Administration Core
major core · 0 items
To be completed by all M.P.A. students
7 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Electives
electives · 0 items
Selected under advisement of the M.P.A. director or faculty adviser. Students may transfer these electives in from other departments within the University or from any approved graduate certificate program.
electives · 0 items
Capstone Seminar
1 item
- 3
Internship or Professional Seminar
0 items
Required for students without sufficient, professional public sector work experience. Students are strongly encouraged to take the internship instead of the professional seminar. Students must seek approval from the program director to enroll in the professional seminar.
1 item
- or: PPA 602 Professional Seminar in Public Administration3
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