Master of Public Administration (MPA)

The Evans School's Master of Public Administration (MPA) program emphasizes broad-based fundamentals in policy analysis and management, while allowing you to pursue a field of specialization through an area of focus.

Our MPA degree includes 60 total credit hours:

  • 21 credits of core courses in the areas of analysis and management
  • Nine credits of restricted electives in the areas of analysis, economics, and values
  • 24 credits of electives related to your area of focus
  • Six credits toward a degree project
  • A three-month internship totaling a minimum of 400 non-credit work hours

Most of our MPA students enroll full-time and complete the program in two years. We also welcome part-time students and offer evening options for some courses.

Find out more about the Evans School MPA degree requirements, or our specialized Peace Corps Master’s International MPA track.