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Summer 2024
FOCUS AREA: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA) WITH A CONCENTRATION IN PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
36 credit hours | In-state tuition: $480.90/credit hour | Out-of-state tuition: $590.53/credit hour
- Established program accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)
- Available in an easily accessible 100% online format suitable for working professionals, military personnel and career changers/enhancers
- Equips current and future leaders with analytical and management skills for service-minded professionals working in governmental and nonprofit organizations
UNIQUE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
MPA students benefit from the close relationships the program has with the local community and can also elect to do an internship for credit
The program also provides military-affiliated students the opportunity to obtain their MPA, thanks to a unique partnership with the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA).
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海角社区 EDGE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Our student success initiative, the , develops upon students’ assets through a variety of high-impact experiences. These experiences are designed to improve student skills and give 海角社区 students a competitive advantage as they move forward in their lives and careers.
Our goal as a campus is to provide these 海角社区 Edge experiences to all students, regardless of their area of study, so they will graduate with a competitive advantage over their peers.
These are the Edge experiences Public Administration students will have and the Edge skills they will graduate with:
EDGE EXPERIENCES
- Community Engagement
- Capstone Experiences
- Research and Scholarly Activities
EDGE SKILLS
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Social Responsibility
- Critical Thinking
NOT READY FOR A MASTER'S DEGREE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION YET?
Try one of these 18-credit-hour graduate certificates instead and apply your credits to the MPA. Both are available in an easily accessible 100% online format suitable for working professionals.
18 credit hours | In-state tuition: $480.90/credit hour | Out-of-state tuition: $590.53/credit hour
- Interdisciplinary, NASPAA-accredited program based in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program
- Perfect for working students, active military, full-time employees seeking a career change or enhancement, and others who are place-bound
- Curriculum uniquely centered on aspects of public administration and economic development, with attention to current public policy issues such as border security, housing, health, emergency management and public safety
- Equips service-minded professionals with analytical and management skills for working in governmental and nonprofit organizations
- Offers network-building opportunities with alumni and nonprofit leaders and experts
- Focuses on industry-relevant topics such as fundraising and fund development for nonprofits and measuring results
- Offers hands-on experience to students through group work and applied projects with working professionals
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: AMY HERNANDEZ
Amy Hernandez was born and raised in El Paso and received a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University in 2008. Except for a brief stint in Austin during the legislative session, she has remained in El Paso.
Amy currently works for a State Representative as his District Director and has been in this position for about ten years. Prior to this, she worked for a State Senator and City representative. She has been in public administration for about 15 years and absolutely loves it.
Amy enjoys exploring new ideas, meeting new people and helping them and exploring new ideas. She graduates this May. Congratulations, Amy!
"I firmly believe that having the ability to take classes online was one reason I could commit to the program. I have a full-time job, I am a mom and wife, and being able to work at my own pace with guidance from a professor was great for someone with a fast-paced life."
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: DR. LJUBINKA ANDONOSKA
Dr. Ljubinka Andonoska came to 海角社区 in 2013; she teaches in the Master of Public Administration program in the College of Liberal Arts.
Dr. Andonoska's MPA and Ph.D. degrees are from Arizona State University and her specialties include state and local government, and government budgeting, and financial management.
"Know that your professor is always there for you. Just because you don’t see her face, that does not mean she does not care about your success. And... ask questions when in doubt—always!"
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