Advance the Common Good with an MPA Degree
Public administration professionals serve communities and other public or non-profit entities to effect positive change and to advance the common good. The Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Marywood University is recognized among the best in the nation. It is an exclusive online 30-credit degree program that follows the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)'s accreditation guidelines.
Our goal is to prepare students for challenging emergence in public administration as effective and innovative administrators, equipped with practical and real-world experiences, and to train them with the vital skills, evidence-based research, and theoretical framework needed to tackle the complex environment of public affairs.
The MPA degree program affords students with opportunities to get involved in public affairs as soon as they begin the program, focusing on civic engagement and public responsibilities on local, national, and international levels.
The curriculum combines evidence-based research, applied theory, and practical skill development to prepare students for conceptual, analytical, and ethical applications of administrative solutions to problems.
- Completely online with full- or part-time options
- Outstanding, experienced faculty, including Fulbright Scholars
- Apply up to 12 MPA credits toward Marywood's Ph.D. program
Explore Dual-Degree Opportunities
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) and the Master of Social Work (MSW) at Marywood University offer a dual-degree program designed to assure the acquisition of both management and social work skills necessary for competence as a manager/administrator in the social work field.
This program is designed for those who wish to combine the development of administrative and managerial expertise with knowledge, skills, and values of the social work profession. The joint focus on public interest, policy, and management prepares students for a range of professional options and opportunities.
MPA/MSW dual-degree program opportunities
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