Public Administration, Urban Affairs Option, M.P.A.

Admission

The general standards for admission are identical to those for the Public Administration, M.P.A.  degree program. An applicant must demonstrate a background of related undergraduate course work of twelve units, or significant management and/or staff experience in public administration.

Requirements

• A minimum of 39 course units in graduate course work, with a minimum of 28 units of 500/600 level courses in public policy and administration;
• Completion of an approved internship program (PPA 585 ) as required course work beyond the 39-unit minimum, or waiver of the internship requirement based on professional experience;