The dual bachelor of arts or science and master of public administration (B.A./M.P.A. or B.S./M.P.A.) degree provides qualified students
with the opportunity to earn a master's degree in public administration
while taking 15 credits of the M.P.A. program as an undergraduate student.
The program is designed for highly motivated students with the desire
to build career options into their undergraduate curriculum. The
program is especially relevant to public and nonprofit administration majors, but it is also
suitable and applicable for students from all undergraduate disciplines.
The breadth of M.P.A. degree applications derives from the M.P.A. degree
focus on public, nonprofit, and regulated sectors. Organizations
implementing and enforcing public policies include federal, state,
local, and special district governments, nonprofit organizations, and
regulated industries. The M.P.A. degree is useful in organizations engaged
in making laws and regulations; delivering public services; providing
access to art, music, and other amenities; developing and sustaining
communities; providing education, health care, and public safety;
holding corporations and public officials accountable; and advocating on
behalf of environmental, social, safety, community, and political
issues. By graduating with a combined bachelor's/master of public administration degree, the student is graduating ready for a career
position.
