Public Administration - Midwestern State University

Public Administration from Midwestern State University is a Campus Master Public Administration degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The faculty and staff of the Master of Public Administration program are delighted to help you pursue or enhance your career in the public and nonprofit sectors. The MPA degree requires 36 hours of graduate credit including seven core courses, one advanced research course and track electives (39 hours are required for the MPA / GCHSA). The Master of Public Administration degree is a thirty-six hour program, with an emphasis on the technical and managerial skills necessary for a career in government, military, and non-profit organizations. All classes are taught through the internet on a semester system. The MPA program is a member of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). Mission Statement The purposes of the Master of Public Administration program are: 1. to train students through theory and practice to become effective public managers, possessing both general understanding and technical expertise in the unique aspects of public administration; 2. to serve the North Texas area by extending faculty and student resources of Midwestern State University into the region and by developing affiliations and support relationships with professional public administrators and community advisory groups; 3. to introduce students to the profession and ideals of public administration , to help students understand the importance of honor, integrity, and ethical behavior in their personal and professional lives, and to assist students in developing a commitment to build ethical public organizations; and 4. to cultivate in students an appreciation for the democratic process, an awareness that they are accountable to the public , a spirit of respect for all peoples, and an understanding that a public office is a public trust. Currently there are three tracks of specialization in addition to the general MPA degree . Those tracks are Administration of Justice, thesis, and Health Services Administration . View more details on Midwestern State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Public Administration courses.