Welcome to the Master of Public Administration Program!
The M.P.A. Degree
The M.P.A. degree is designed for students who are now employed in a public service organization or are considering a career in public and human service. The degree prepares students for employment in the public sector, nonprofit organizations, or corporate settings having extensive interaction with governmental agencies.
The Program
The M.P.A. program at North Georgia College & State University is styled to fit the schedules of both full-time and part-time students. Applications are accepted year-round, allowing students to begin study any semester. Three areas of concentration are available to choose from: criminal justice administration, public affairs, and public health administration. The majority of the program is offered through courses that meet one or two nights a week.
Introduction to the M.P.A. Program
Many of the counties in North Georgia College & State University's service area are growing at growth rates that place them in the top 10 counties in the country in terms of population growth. This rapid expansion is placing unprecedented demands on governments and community organizations. North Georgia's M.P.A. Program offers the vital function of training new professionals for the public and nonprofit sectors and of enhancing the skills of currently employed professionals.
The M.P.A. Program combines the rigor of practical and theoretical education with the flexibility of evening classes and other accommodations for working individuals. In-service professionals who have completed the M.P.A. Program report that they have been promoted to positions of greater responsibility and authority. Pre-service graduates have been extremely successful in finding attractive employment opportunities for their first professional positions. Some of these positions include program analyst, legislative analyst, budget analyst, nonprofit executive director, caseworker, and teacher.
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