Master of Public Administration
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Master of Public Administration (MPA) The master of public administration (MPA) is a professional degree for those pursuing administrative careers in government and nonprofit organizations. The program serves part-time and mid-career, as well as full-time students.
Applicants to the MPA program must satisfy the following requirements:
1. An undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 calculated on a 4.0 basis or 5 years of relevant work experience;
2. GRE and TOEFL scores: GRE scores are not required. However, in addition to the requirements for regular admission, all applicants from non-English speaking countries must take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Admission to graduate study in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration requires a TOEFL iBT score of at least 100 or a IELTS score of at least 7.0 overall.
3. Three letters of recommendation, which must be academically or employment related. These should be from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic abilities and professional goals. Applicants who obtained their undergraduate degrees in the last five years must submit at least one academic letters; and
4. A thoughtfully drafted statement of purpose.
5. Official transcripts from all previous colleges or universities you have attended (both graduate and undergraduate);
Early Admission to M.A. in Political Science and Master of Public Administration Programs
Description
The Early Admission option allows advanced undergraduates with a major or minor in political science or public administration to enroll for graduate level credit in up to 9 hours of 4/5000 level classes. Students accepted in the Early Admission option receive both graduate and undergraduate credit for these classes; undergraduate instructional fees will apply to these three courses.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Early Admission program, students must:
- have a major or minor in political science or public administration,
- be within one year of graduation,
- have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher, and
- submit an application no earlier than three semesters prior to expected completion of the B.A. program.
Application Process
To apply for the Early Admission program, students should complete an Application for Early Admission (available from the Department of Political Science and Public Administration), submit three letters of recommendation (from an undergraduate advisor and two undergraduate course instructors), a one page biographical sketch, and a regular graduate application form to:
Chair of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration
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The University of Toledo
Toledo, OH 43606
Students accepted into this option will initially be granted provisional graduate admission to allow them to enroll in 5000-level courses in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. To receive dual (undergraduate and graduate credit), the following conditions apply:
- Courses must be taken at The University of Toledo after acceptance into the Early Admission option
- Only 5000-level courses in Political Science and Public Administration may be included
- Must complete all graduate level requirements in the course and be evaluated by the same criteria as graduate students
- Must complete graduate plan of study indicating courses that will receive graduate and undergraduate credit
Degree Requirements
The MPA is a graduate program comprised of 36 hours. 21 hours of required courses are:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSC 5300 | Principles of Public Administration | 3 |
| PSC 5430 | Human Resources Management in Public and Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| PSC 5440 | Budgeting And Financial Administration | 3 |
| PSC 5560 | Law And Public Administration | 3 |
| PSC 6110 | Public Policy Methods and Analysis | 3 |
| PSC 6430 | Public Policy Process | 3 |
| PSC 6490 | Public Administration Capstone | 2 |
| PSC 6940 | Professional Experience | 1 |
| Electives (15 hours of 5000 or 6000 MPA related electives) from the list of MPA electives. Students develop a coherent area of focus with courses selected in consultation with the MPA director: | 15 | |
| Advocacy Groups in US Politics | ||
| Urban Policy & Administration | ||
| Environmental Policy And Administration | ||
| Ethics In Public Policy And Administration | ||
| Fundraising | ||
| Public and Nonprofit Management | ||
| Introduction to Nonprofits | ||
| Program Evaluation | ||
| Regional Economics | ||
| Public Finance Economics | ||
| Econometrics Models And Methods I | ||
| Econometrics Models And Methods II | ||
| Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Geographic Information Systems Applications | ||
| Land Use Planning | ||
| Principles Of Urban Planning | ||
| Community Planning Workshop | ||
| Urban Environments | ||
| Transportation Geography | ||
| Seminar-Urban/Regional Planning Applications | ||
| Seminar In Environment Planning | ||
| Seminar In Neighborhood Revitalization | ||
| Urban Development And Housing | ||
| Advanced Negotiation and Conflict Management | ||
| Marketing For Non-Profit Organizations | ||
| Administration and Management of the Arts | ||
| Promoting the Visual and Performing Arts | ||
Other related course approved by the MPA director. | ||
Suggested Plan of Study with Nonprofit Management Certificate
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PSC 6110 | Public Policy Methods and Analysis | 3 |
| PSC 5300 | Principles of Public Administration | 3 |
| PSC 5480 | Introduction to Nonprofits | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Term | ||
| PSC 5560 | Law And Public Administration | 3 |
| PSC 5440 | Budgeting And Financial Administration | 3 |
| PSC 5380 | Fundraising | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Third Term | ||
| PSC 6430 | Public Policy Process | 3 |
| PSC 5430 | Human Resources Management in Public and Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| PSC 5320 | Urban Policy & Administration | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| PSC 5410 | Public and Nonprofit Management | 3 |
| PSC 5220 | Advocacy Groups in US Politics | 3 |
| PSC 6490 | Public Administration Capstone | 2 |
| PSC 6940 | Professional Experience | 1 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Suggested Plan of Study with Municipal Administration Certificate
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PSC 6110 | Public Policy Methods and Analysis | 3 |
| PSC 5300 | Principles of Public Administration | 3 |
| GEPL 5110 | Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Term | ||
| PSC 5560 | Law And Public Administration | 3 |
| PSC 5440 | Budgeting And Financial Administration | 3 |
| PSC 5410 | Public and Nonprofit Management | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Third Term | ||
| PSC 6430 | Public Policy Process | 3 |
| PSC 5430 | Human Resources Management in Public and Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| PSC 5320 | Urban Policy & Administration | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| GEPL 5210 | Land Use Planning | 3 |
| PSC 5220 | Advocacy Groups in US Politics | 3 |
| PSC 6490 | Public Administration Capstone | 2 |
| PSC 6940 | Professional Experience | 1 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
• lead and manage in public governance;
• participate in and contribute to the policy process;
• analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions;
• articulate and apply a public service perspective;
• communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry.