Public Administration - Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix Campus

Public Administration from Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix Campus is a Campus Master Public Administration degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The MPA is an interdisciplinary, professional degree designed to prepare students for public service, public management, and policy analysis at the local, state, and national levels of government. The MPA degree is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration . Program of Study The MPA program consists of 42 hours of graduate credit. Students take 27 of these hours in nine core classes in the School of Public Affairs, and 15 additional hours in elective courses. No more than nine semester hours of ASU graduate courses taken before admission to the school and approved by the MPA Committee can be included in the Program of Study. Students enrolling in core courses must demonstrate minimum competency in statistics and American government. Courses taken to fulfill the competency do not count toward the 42-hour degree program. Competency in statistics is met with a grade of ?B? (3.00) or higher in an approved course (PAF 401, POS 401, PSY 230, QBA 221, or SOC 390) within the last two years or passing a diagnostic test approved by the MPA Committee. Other courses taken within the last two years may be substituted upon approval of the MPA director. Competency in American government is a demonstrated understanding of American government institutions and processes. Students may be required to take an undergraduate class in American government (PAF 300, PAF 340, POS 110, or POS 310). In addition, competency in computer use is expected of all students. Internship A public service internship is recommended for MPA students without previous administrative experience in government. The purpose of the internship is to provide students with practical and professional experience in a specific career area. Students work in and for public organizations applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired in their program of study. During the internship experience, students can develop a professional network that will aid them in their pursuit of a career in government or nonprofit organizations. Students can apply three hours of internship credit to the degree program. To receive course credit for an internship, students are required to attend class sessions and submit a paper to the internship coordinator. View more details on Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix Campus . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Public Administration courses.