Location:

Jacksonville, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Public Administration

Program Overview

Program Description:

And core competencies to become effective public administrators. Through the use of a standardized public administration curriculum and interdisciplinary cooperation, our program is able to prepare students for leadership roles in a variety of public and non-profit organizations. Utilizing traditional classroom and on-line formats, our program is able to provide quality graduate education that promotes the values and ideals of public service to all students. Applicants to the MPA with a major in public administration must select one of the following concentrations: administrative management, criminal justice, education, emergency management, environmental science management, geographical information systems, or political science. Deadline dates for application and receipt of all required application materials for the MPA degree are: November 1 for spring semester admission, April 1 for summer admission, and July 1 for fall semester admission.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

SACA/COC

Financial Aid:

No

Requirements:

Completed JSU Graduate Application for Admission, Non-refundable $30.00 application processing fee, Official transcripts(s) from all postsecondary institutions attended. Official tests scores on the General Test of the GRE or the MAT, A letter of application setting forth career goals, A professional resume including education, employment, and community activity involvement, Three “Graduate Reference Forms” completed by individuals who can provide qualitative assessment of the applicant’s potential for success in graduate course work. If English is not the applicant’s native language, the applicant is required to submit an official TOEFL score report, an IELTS score report or a PTE score report.