Application Requirements

• 两封以前的教授或工作主管的推荐信.
• A minimum 2.5累积平均成绩(GPA)相当于4分.0 scale
• 描述你工作经历的个人陈述, professional goals, 你选择这个项目的原因, 你为什么想参加在线博彩, 以及MPA项目将如何帮助你实现你的目标.
• A current resume

THE CURRICULUM

The MPA program at the University of West Georgia requires the completion of 36 graduate course credits. Students without social science preparation at the Bachelor's level will be required to take POLS 5200, 公共行政原则. 所有MPA学生都需要7门核心课程(21小时).  所有MPA课程都可以在网上获得.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The core curriculum includes the following topics as they relate to the public sector (21 hours)

• POLS 6200 -公共预算和财务管理
• POLS 6201 -公共行政与伦理理论
• POLS 6202 -公共行政研究方法
• POLS 6203 ——公共组织理论
• POLS 6204 -公共政策分析/项目评估
• POLS 6205 -行政法律和行政程序
• POLS 6206 -公共人力资源管理

The Comprehensive Research Project (3 hours) is taken at the completion of the degree program.  A research paper analyzing a policy or program in Public Administration will be completed by the student.

With the approval of the program advisor, each student selects 12 hours beyond the core courses.  田径课程可以从不同的部门. 一般来说，选修课应该形成一个连贯的整体.  跟踪重点的例子包括灾难规划, management, healthcare administration, non-profit administration, 以及其他公共政策的特定领域.  Students not working in the public sector or with no governmental experience will take the Public Administration Internship as one elective class. 

The Program responds to the changing public service environment through: an innovative curriculum, 学院奖学金及服务, 与专业机构的连结, 与政府机构的互动, 以及对最先进技术的承诺. Students may take either face-to-face or online courses depending on their work schedule and/or learning preference.

Students may complete the degree within two years if they take three courses per semester as a full time basis. The program and the faculty provide individual mentoring through various activities to improve student learning experience and job placement. 

Public Administration Internship is one elective course and must be completed if not working full time. Various local, regional, and state organizations in both government and nonprofit sectors provide internship opportunities for our students. Elective Courses are 5000 or 6000 level courses offered by the Political Science Department or other departments (courses from other departments must be approved by MPA Director). 选修课程分为秋季、春季和夏季三个学期.

The program provides three specialization opportunities in the area of public administration and policy: Public Management, 非营利组织管理与社区发展, 灾害/应急管理. Specialization is not required but utilized as elective courses for students who are interested in these foci. These specializations are also associated with Graduate Certificates (see the Graduate Certificate site for more detailed information).

• Anthony Fleming, PhD (West Virginia). 副教授，临时系主任
• Karen Owen, PhD (University of Georgia). 副教授，大学学院临时院长
• Kathleen Barrett, PhD (佐治亚州立大学). Assistant Professor
• Paul Rutledge, PhD (West Virginia). Professor
• Sooho Lee, PhD (Georgia Tech). Professor, MPA director
• Vanessa Griffin, PhD (南密西西比大学)，教授

MPA学生可以申请助学金, scholarships, travel awards, 以及其他经济援助来支持他们的学业. Information on tuition, fees, health insurance, 一般经济援助可通过在线博彩研究生招生.

Graduate Assistantship: The department of Civic Engagement and Public Service awards several graduate assistantships on a competitive basis to MPA students each academic year. Graduate assistants (GAs) assist primarily for the teaching and research activities of faculty in the department. GAs提供每月津贴和学费减免, 但是要负责支付费用和健康保险. 所有GAs必须至少保持3级.在秋季或春季学期至少修满6个学分. Potential graduate students should contact the MPA director for the assistantship application.

Other Financial Aid: The department of Civic Engagement and Public Service typically distributes scholarships and travel awards for graduate students on a competitive basis. These opportunities are announced regularly and students should contact their faculty advisors and the MPA director for more information. Also, visit the Graduate School to learn more about other scholarship opportunities and Federal Student Aid.