Public Administration, M.P.A.: Public Administration Option
Dr. Patricia Moore
Room: W-311K
Tel: 908-737-4314
E-mail: pmoore@kean.edu
Dr. Armine Lulejian
Room: W-311E
Tel: 908-737-4313
E-mail: alulejia@kean.edu
Program Description
The Master of Public Administration is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs Administration (NASPAA) and is committed to preparing graduates for managerial roles in government, health care and nonprofit sectors. We are dedicated to the provision of a curriculum that includes generalist skills, provides competence in current managerial technologies, supports ethical practice, and exhibits commitment to diversity in its curriculum, faculty, and student body. The primary focus of the program is on in-service students seeking to undertake graduate study on a part-time basis in order to upgrade and improve their managerial and professional skills. These students come from municipal, county, state, and non-profit agencies in the region served by Kean University. Each year a small number of students are admitted without extensive government experience.
Degree Requirements
- 42-48 credits, 21 credits in foundation courses
- 18 credits electives
- 6 credits required internship
- 3 credit culminating research seminar
Degree Requirements
Required Foundation Courses 24
| PA 5001 | GLOBAL FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5010 | ORG THEORY IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR | 3 |
| PA 5021 | FISCAL MANAG GOVT NON PROF | 3 |
| PA 5030 | ANALYTICAL METH FOR PUB MGT | 3 |
| PA 5031 | QUANT METHODS FOR PUBLIC MGT | 3 |
| PA 5040 | PUBLIC BUDGETING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| PA 5050 | PUBLIC LAW & GOVT INSTITUTIONS | 3 |
| PA 5245 | MANAGING INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR | 3 |
Electives 15
Selected courses from below with advisement
Internship 6
| PA 5960 | GRAD INTERNSHIP IN PUBLIC ADM | 6 |
(Required for all students without relevant job experience in public administration, waived by petition for those students with appropriate experience)
Research 3
Total Credit Hours: 42-48