Arizona Public Administration Degrees

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Arizona State University Bachelor Online Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning
Study transportation, business districts, neighborhoods, green space and more.
Arizona State University Bachelor Online Bachelor of Science in Public Service & Public Policy
Public service and public policy degree curriculum emphasizes enabling positive change in local, national and global communities.

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There are two colleges in Arizona that offer a Master of Public Administration program and are accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA).

Both of the more recognized schools nationally - the University of Arizona in Tucson and Arizona State University in Tempe - are where the programs are located.

Online MPA Programs in Arizona

Only Arizona State University offers an MPA meeting NASPAA accreditation that can be completed nearly online in Arizona. The 19-month program does require four three-day residencies that take place in Phoenix and Washington DC, and is a collaboration between the School of Public Affairs and the McCain Institute for International Leadership.

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The University of Texas Permian Basin Master Master of Public Administration
Complete in as little as 12 months, six start dates a year, cost-effective tuition.
Syracuse University Master Executive Master of Public Administration
Earn an MPA for Executives from the #1-ranked Maxwell School. Complete in as few as 15 months.
American University Master Online Master of Public Administration
NASPAA accredited.
Aurora University Master Online Master of Public Administration
Finish in 1 to 2 Years.
Arizona State University Bachelor Online Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning
Study transportation, business districts, neighborhoods, green space and more.
Arizona State University Bachelor Online Bachelor of Science in Public Service & Public Policy
Public service and public policy degree curriculum emphasizes enabling positive change in local, national and global communities.
University of Delaware Master Master of Public Administration
NASPAA Accredited, 30-month program.
Liberty University Doctor Doctor of Public Administration
100% online DPA program. 2.5 year average completion time.
Utica University Bachelor BS in Criminal Justice - Public Policy and Leadership
120 Total Credits; 2-4 Years; 100% Online

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Arizona State University

The Online Executive Master of Public Administration is geared toward the public sector for those that already have five to seven years worth of real work experience. 30 total credit hours, or 10 courses, are needed to complete the accelerated program, and each class is taken once at a time, all having a span of 7.5 weeks to complete. There are no electives under the straight-forward curriculum, with classes like Leadership in Public Organizations, Ethical Issues for Managers, and Data Analytics for the Public Good.

In order to get into the program, a Bachelor's or different Master's degree is required with a 3.0 cumulative GPA in the last 60 credit hours of the degree. Prospects need to submit a graduate application and the fee, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a resume. Job titles for those that have entered into the program include a chief operating officer at a nonprofit organization, a deputy chief of staff at a state government, and an officer in the US Navy.

Related online graduate certificates are also available through Arizona State University, including Criminal Sentencing and Sentencing Advocacy, Nonprofit Leadership and Management, and Social Entrepreneurship and Community Development. As an example, for Nonprofit Leadership and management, courses also take 7.5 weeks to complete and there are five total courses, two of those being electives to specialize the certification.

Available Online Public Administration Programs for Arizona

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School Level Program
The University of Texas Permian Basin Master Master of Public Administration
Complete in as little as 12 months, six start dates a year, cost-effective tuition.
Syracuse University Master Executive Master of Public Administration
Earn an MPA for Executives from the #1-ranked Maxwell School. Complete in as few as 15 months.
American University Master Online Master of Public Administration
NASPAA accredited.
Aurora University Master Online Master of Public Administration
Finish in 1 to 2 Years.
Arizona State University Bachelor Online Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning
Study transportation, business districts, neighborhoods, green space and more.
Arizona State University Bachelor Online Bachelor of Science in Public Service & Public Policy
Public service and public policy degree curriculum emphasizes enabling positive change in local, national and global communities.
University of Delaware Master Master of Public Administration
NASPAA Accredited, 30-month program.
Liberty University Doctor Doctor of Public Administration
100% online DPA program. 2.5 year average completion time.
Utica University Bachelor BS in Criminal Justice - Public Policy and Leadership
120 Total Credits; 2-4 Years; 100% Online
Drake University Master Master of Public Administration
Complete your degree in just 2 years.
Johns Hopkins University AAP Master Master of Arts in Government
100% online, strong alumni network.
Johns Hopkins University AAP Master Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management
Emerge with the skills needed to lead, manage, and found a nonprofit or non-governmental organization anywhere in the world.

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List of Arizona Public Administration Programs

Campus-based and Online public administration programs
School Program Location
Arizona State University Master Of Public Administration Tempe
Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix Master of Public Administration (MPA) Phoenix
Grand Canyon University Master Of Public Administration With An Emphasis In Government And Policy Phoenix
Northern Arizona University Master of Public Administration (MPA) Flagstaff
The University of Arizona Master Of Public Administration
University of Arizona Master of Public Administration (MPA) Tucson
University of Phoenix-Arizona Master of Public Administration (MPA) Tempe
Western International University Master of Public Administration (MPA) Tempe
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Campus Based Public Administration Degrees in Arizona

University of Arizona MPA

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences offers the Master of Public Administration, requiring 42 units to be completed — 24 core courses, 12 electives, a 3-unit internship, and a 3-unit capstone project. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the program. In order to be accepted, prospects must submit an online application, unofficial transcripts, statement of purpose, resume, and two letters of recommendation. Registration must be completed by July 1st for the fall semester and and December 1st for the spring semester.

Electives can be chosen from the following subject areas:

  • Collaborative Governance
  • Environmental Management and Policy
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Public Management
  • Local Government

An internship requires at least 135 total work hours and it needs to be completed within one semester. Courses typically take place on weeknights during the fall and spring semesters between the hours of 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM, and some do have weekend and online options. Options offered in the summer can be online in an accelerated format, but there are not many courses offered online for this program.

The curriculum should take four semesters to complete, but students have up to six years to complete the program. Internships may take up another semester, but they can also be waived in lieu of relevant work experience. Job placement is fairly balanced across all sectors, with 16.7 percent of graduates heading into national, state, and local government, or pursuing higher education.

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