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MPA Public Administration

Program information

California State University, Fresno

Program overview

The M P A Program builds on the belief that effective leadership of public agencies requires a basic set of abilities and public values irrespective of the particular characteristics of an organization Courses in the program focus on the development of critical thinking and analytical skills as well as an appreciation for ethical decision making All students in the program complete a core program of 21 units within the 36 units required for the M P A In consultation with their advisers students will select the remaining units from graduate public administration courses and courses offered by other departments and programs These units can be used to further develop a general competence in public administration or to provide students with an opportunity to pursue additional topics of interest The M P A student can meet the university Graduate Writing Requirement by passing the writing component of the course MPA 210 Please see program director for the written policy To finish the program students may elect to write a thesis or to take a comprehensive examination

Duration: 12

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Intakes and application timing

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