Master of Public Administration

VIA DISTANCE LEARNING

About the Program
  Courses
  Course delivery
  Accreditation
  Admission requirements
  Contact / further information

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Access:  Open to eligible in-state, many out-of-state, and international applicants who can satisfy computer requirements and participate in scheduled, online class sessions delivered via Web-based conferencing

Delivery:  Internet

Campus requirements:  None


 

The master of public administration (M.P.A.) is a 36-credit-hour program designed for working professionals who have experience in public or nonprofit organizations and now seek a graduate-level degree for career advancement.

The M.P.A. is a professional degree that offers the quality of a traditional master's degree program combined with the flexibility of distance learning. The program can be completed entirely on-line. On-campus visits are not required; however, regularly scheduled, on-line class sessions are required. In addition, some courses are offered on the Indiana State University campus, located in Terre Haute, Indiana. Distance students are welcome to mix formats at their convenience.

Students may complete the M.P.A. in a little more than two calendar years of full-time study, or they may take longer. Part-time students may take up to seven years to earn the degree, although most part-time students should complete it in much less time. The department may approve up to nine credit hours, or three semester courses or the equivalent, for transfer into the student's program from other universities.

In addition to the M.P.A., the University offers on-line graduate certificate programs in public administration and public personnel administration. Courses in either of these certificate programs can be applied toward completion of the master of public administration.

Application Deadlines

For M.P.A. and all certificate applicants, the Public Administration Program will now accept applications for student enrollment throughout the year. There are no application deadlines. Our admissions committee meets monthly, at the end of each month, to review completed applications completed over the previous 30 days. Applicants should receive an admission decision from us within a month of the completion of their applications. 



Distance Education Students Residing Outside of Indiana:  Each of the states has its own approval processes for out-of-state institutions offering distance education.  While Indiana State University endeavors to offer all of its programs to as wide an audience as possible, all ISU distance education programs may not be available in all states.

The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the 
requirements at any time.



Last updated 9 March 2012