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Masters of Public
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Graduate Program |
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Master of Public Administration |
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Program Website |
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http://www.wright.edu/cupa/mpa/ |
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Admission Quarters and Application Deadlines |
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Fall Quarters only
June 30 (Department)
March
30 (International Admissions Office, suggested) |
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Deadlines if also Applying for Funding |
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April 3, for Graduate Assistantships
Students in degree status and not employed in public/nonprofit
administrative positions are encouraged to apply for a GRA/GTA
position. Applications are available from the Department.
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Requirements |
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Requirements of School of Graduate Studies
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A baccalaureate degree, preferably in the social or behavioral
sciences, with an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0
or better on a 4.0 scale.
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Minimum TOEFL IBT
- 79, Paper based - 550 or IELTS - 6.0 band.
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Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with
applicant’s academic achievements and/or ability to meet the
rigorous requirements of graduate studies
a
400-word written essay outlining professional and personal goals and
how the MPA degree will help applicant achieve these goals.
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Program Information |
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The Department of
Urban Affairs & Geography offers the Master of Public Administration
(MPA) degree. The National Association of Schools of Public Affairs
and Administration accredited Wright State University’s MPA program
through 2008-09, and it is the only accredited MPA program in
southwest Ohio.
The primary mission of the MPA degree program is to prepare students
to be public and nonprofit administrators and managers in today's
urban and global environment. The program is composed of both
part-time and full-time students. Classes are offered by full-time
faculty and distinguished practitioners from the greater Dayton
region who serve as affiliated faculty.
Students may, in concert with their advisor, design their MPA
curriculum to emphasize subfields, such as public and nonprofit
management, community and economic development, or public planning.
Other areas of emphasis may be developed with the careful selection
of elective courses offered by other WSU departments. In addition,
the MPA program offers a specialized concentration in communication,
and offers a certificate in nonprofit administration sponsored by
the American Humanics Association.
The majority of MPA students complete their program of study in two
years. To accommodate the scheduling needs of all students, one-year
and three-year programs of study are also available. |
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Email |
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jerri.killian@wright.edu |
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