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Master of Public Administration, Program Objectives

MPA Admission Requirements
MPA Brochure (pdf)
Winter Term 2007 Schedule of Classes (pdf)
Admission Application (pdf)
Recommendation for Graduate Studies (pdf)
MPA Curriculum

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As a professionally oriented program, the Master of Public Administration at the University of La Verne:

Prepares students for careers in public and non-profit administration at the local, state, national, and international levels
Strengthens the competence of those currently serving in the field of public administration and non-profit management
Prepares those interested in doctoral studies

The Master of Public Administration degree at the University of La Verne is designed to prepare students for careers in public service. We achieve this mission by pursuing five objectives:

To develop an advanced understanding of the public to be served.
To build theoretical foundations for leadership and management in the public and non-profit sectors.
To understand the ethical dimensions of the public sector.
To strengthen analytic and decision-making capacity of public and non-profit administration.
To integrate theory and practice of public administration.

The MPA program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).

The main features and benefits of the M.P.A. Program include:

small class size ensures personal attention, networking, and a high level of interaction among students and faculty
evening and weekend classes are designed to fit the schedule of working professionals
well-qualified faculty members who are highly-competent professionals with a personal understanding of the current workplace
year round coursework allows students to begin the M.P.A. in any of four terms (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)
a highly diverse institution, drawing students, faculty, and staff from an interesting variety of backgrounds, professions, and disciplines.
a computerized research laboratory, available for student research and other study projects

MPA Academic Calendar

MPA students attend classes in Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer terms. New students may begin their study at the beginning of any term of their choice.

MPA Calendar - 2006-2007
October 2 - December 17	Fall Term 2006
January 8 - March 18	Winter Term 2007
March 19 - May 27	Spring Term 2007
June 4 - August 12	Summer Term 2007