What is the difference between the MA and MPA degree program?
The Master of Arts in Urban Studies (MA) focuses on applied policy. In the 33-credit program, students take an 18-credit set of core courses that focus on analytical methods and organizational skills. Students then follow their interests through specializations in health policy and aging. The Master of Public Administration is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). The MPA prepares students for careers in public and non-profit management and administration. Students take 30 core credit hours, three hours internship, plus 15 hours in a specialization of personal interest: emergency management, non-profit management, program evaluation or urban management.
