Public Administration (Public Health Concentration), Master of Public Administration
The School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) and the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (WSPH) offer a 36 credit MPA with Public Health concentration. This option is provided for MPA students who seek deeper knowledge in Public Health. Upon completion of requirements, students will be awarded an MPA degree awarded by SoPA and a Public Health Concentration awarded by the WSPH.
The MPA requires a minimum of 36 credit hours and a cumulative grade point average of 3.000. Program requirements can be found in the table below.
Curriculum Requirements
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| The following MPA Foundational Courses: | ||
| MPAD 6000 | Public Policy Foundations | 3 |
| MPAD 6100 | Technology and Civic Sector Leadership | 3 |
| MPAD 6110 | Data-Informed Leadership, Management, and Decision-Making | 3 |
| MPAD 6120 | Public Organizational Leadership, Cross-Sector Partnerships, and Stakeholder Engagement | 3 |
| MPAD 6130 | Budgeting and Financial Management | 3 |
| MPAD 6140 | Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Public Service | 3 |
| MPAD 7900 | Masters in Public Administration Capstone | 3 |
| MPAD 7905 | MPA Residency | 0 |
| The following Public Health Requirement: | ||
| SPHL 6020 | Foundations in Public Health | 3 |
| Select three of the following approved courses: | 9 | |
| Biostatistics for Public Health | ||
| Epidemiology for Public Health | ||
| Design Strategies in Public Health Programs | ||
| Health Systems Policy and Management | ||
| Any Graduate-level Elective Course | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
Sample Plans of Study
These are examples of possible course schedules for a Fall start. Students work with their academic advisors to create a course schedule tailored to meet their individual needs. These suggested plans address MPAD courses only and assume sequential completion of the John Lewis Public Administration Program core classes. Students should contact their academic advisor to discuss transfer credits, independent study options, credit for prior learning and proper sequencing of other requirements.
9 Credits per Term (Fall and Spring)
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| MPAD 6000 | Public Policy Foundations * | 3 |
| MPAD 6100 | Technology and Civic Sector Leadership | 3 |
| MPAD 6130 | Budgeting and Financial Management | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| MPAD 6110 | Data-Informed Leadership, Management, and Decision-Making | 3 |
| MPAD 6140 | Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Public Service | 3 |
| Select one SPHL Course (see list) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Summer Session | ||
| MPAD 6120 | Public Organizational Leadership, Cross-Sector Partnerships, and Stakeholder Engagement | 3 |
| Select one SPHL Course (see list) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select two SPHL Courses (see list) | 6 | |
| Select one Graduate-level General Elective **** | 3 | |
| MPAD 7905 | MPA Residency ** | 0 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| MPAD 7900 | Masters in Public Administration Capstone *** | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
6 Credits per Term (Fall, Spring, and Summer)
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| MPAD 6000 | Public Policy Foundations * | 3 |
| MPAD 6100 | Technology and Civic Sector Leadership | 3 |
| MPAD 7905 | MPA Residency ** | 0 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| MPAD 6110 | Data-Informed Leadership, Management, and Decision-Making | 3 |
| MPAD 6140 | Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Public Service | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Summer Session | ||
| MPAD 6120 | Public Organizational Leadership, Cross-Sector Partnerships, and Stakeholder Engagement | 3 |
| Select one SPHL Course (see list) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MPAD 6130 | Budgeting and Financial Management | 3 |
| Select one SPHL Course (see list) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| MPAD 7900 | Masters in Public Administration Capstone *** | 3 |
| Select one SPHL Course (see list) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Summer Session | ||
| Select one SPHL Course (see list) | 3 | |
| Select one Graduate-level General Elective **** | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
- *
MPAD 6000 serves as the first course in sequence for MPA students.
- **
The MPAD 7905 Residency takes place annually and participation is required for completion of the MPA degree. Students may complete the residency at any time in their matriculation.
- ***
MPAD 7900 serves as the last course in the core course sequence for MPA students.
- ****
As part of their electives, students may choose to take at least four courses from one of four graduate certificates or from the areas of concentration. Students who complete all of the requirements for the graduate certificates may apply those credits toward the master’s degree. See certificate/concentration lists for elective.
Program String and Field of Study: PAMPA_GR, MPPH
For more information, contact the School of Professional Advancement.