The Department of Public Administration and Policy is the trailhead for public service. We are committed to serving the people of this state and country across all our programs.

You have the option to learning in person, online or remotely via robot, making earning your MPA degree, joint degrees, 4+1, undergraduate minor or certificate in undergraduate administration or graduate-level certificates easier than ever.

Interested in applying? Learn more on our Apply page.

Our programs include:

Undergraduate

• Certificate in Nonprofit Administration
• Certificate in Public Policy
• Nonprofit Administration Minor

Graduate

• Master of Public Administration (MPA)
• Certificate in Law, Policy and Public Administration
• Certificate in Nonprofit Administration
• Certificate in Poverty Policy
• Certificate in Public Policy
• Certificate in Public Administration

• 4+1 BS or BA and MPA
• MPA/MPH Joint Degree
• MPA/MSW Joint Degree
• JD/MPA Joint Degree

Micro-Credential

• Micro-Credential in Nonprofit Leadership and Development