Department of Public Administration

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For all emphases, students must complete nine courses (27 credits) in MPA core courses and five elective courses, for a total of 42 credits. 

General Emphasis in Public Administration: Core Courses
PAD 680 Public Policy
PAD 681 Strategic Management for Public Organizations
PAD 682 Organizational Behavior
PAD 683 Intergovernmental Relations
PAD 684 Budget—State and Local Government
PAD 685 Human Resource Management
PAD 687 Statistics for Managers
PAD 688 Research and Program Evaluation
PAD 696 Project Paper/Portfolio Seminar

Course Descriptions
Elective and Transfer Credit Policies
Degree requirements