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MPA : Curriculum

"The MPA Program taught us the 'hows and whys' of government—federal, state, and local. It helped me realize that I could make a difference in society through public service and gave me the skills I needed to perform successfully in the public sector."
  
Tom Betlach
State Budget Director, State of Arizona Governor's Office

The two-year course of study for the Master of Public Administration includes 48 required credit hours divided among four components.

The core curriculum required of all MPA students consists of 18 credit hours.

Students then select 12 credit hours in their area of concentration. 6 units of electives and 6 units of practicum course to round out the classroom portion of the MPA program.

Areas of Concentration in the MPA curriculum include:

The student's final requirement is to complete a 6-credit-hour internship.
  

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