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M.P.A. Graduate Curriculum
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) Program Program Objectives The general purpose of the M.P.A. program at Marywood is the administrative training of men and women concerned with the provision of public, health and human services. Specifically, the program strives: 1.To expose participants to a wide range of administrative and managerial problems, processes, practices and responsibilities involved in providing public, health and human services. 2.To prepare participants in planning, organizing, staffing and generally implementing and administering public, health and human services. 3.To facilitate the participant's understanding and command of basic theories of management and supervision and applied social science theory related to the delivery of public, health and human services. 4.To help participants develop analytical and evaluation skills and techniques leading to effective managerial decision-making applied to the complex task of providing public, health and human services. 5.To help participants develop an awareness of equity and public interest concerns and the political process in which they arise. The Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) provides entry-level, post-entry-level and mid-career participants from a variety of public, health and human service settings with practical directed experiences involving use of case studies, simulations, group discussion and analyses, interpersonal development exercises, audiovisual media, field observation and intensive coursework. Departmental Admissions Requirements 1.The admissions application, two references and official transcript from previous educational programs, along with an essay describing the reasons why the applicant wishes to pursue a particular program. 2.The GRE is recommended but not required. Other Requirements of M.P.A. Each student is required to discuss with his/her assigned faculty advisor the application essay which outlines career goals and objectives and their relationship to the M.P.A. Students normally should begin their degree studies with PUB 501 and PUB 503. After completion of class coursework, a candidate must take the Professional Development Seminar. Any candidate who cannot demonstrate a clear record of administrative responsibility must pursue a three-credit-hour field internship in addition to, and in conjunction with, the Professional Development Seminar. A field internship must be arranged six months prior to its intended commencement. Internships in public, human and health service agencies each consist of twelve weeks full-time employment or their equivalency on an extended part-time basis. The Professional Development Seminar/Internship is an exceptional feature of the program, providing each student with an opportunity to apply concepts from coursework. The Professional Contribution is a closure requirement which provides the student with an opportunity to work with faculty on a research project. The Professional Contribution applies theoretical knowledge to a practical situation. Refer to detailed guidelines for closure requirements. |
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