Master of Public Policy and Administration, MPPA

The Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) prepares students by enhancing their knowledge of public policy and administrative structures in local, state, and federal government. The MPPA also provides students with hands-on learning opportunities to further develop their analytical and communication skills.

Degree Requirements (36 credits)

Core Courses (18 credits)

MPA 501 Public Policy Process and Issues
MPA502 Legal and Institutional Foundations of Public Administration
MPA 510 Quantitative Analysis for Policy and Administration
MPA 511 Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation
MPA 590 Thesis/Practical Research Applications/Experiential Learning Project I
MPA 591 Thesis/Practical Research Applications/Experiential Learning Project II

Elective Courses (18 credits)

Students must complete 18 credits from the following courses, though only six credits may come from those offered by other graduate programs at the College.

MPA 520 Policy Communications
MPA 521 Microeconomics for Policymakers
MPA 522 Policy Workshop
MPA550 Organizational Theory
MPA551 Ethics in Public Administration
MPA 561 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
MPA 563 Policy and History in York, Pennsylvania
MPA 580 Special Topics
MPA 581 Special Topics in Public History

Maximum of six credits from:

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