The MPA serves the educational needs of both those currently employed in public-service positions looking to upgrade their skills and advance their careers and those who are preparing for management careers in government at the city, state and federal levels.
New and Old Degree Requirements
A new degree plan is required for students who are admitted to the online MPA Program for the first time in the fall semester of 2007 or later. The new degree plan is based on a New MPA Curriculum designed to strengthen the school’s nationally accredited MPA program, making it an even more rewarding academic experience for students seeking the MPA degree. The new online curriculum offers a choice among three emphasis areas: Comparative and International Development; Public Budgeting and Financial Management; and Decision Management and Research.
Students admitted to the MPA Program in any semester before the fall semester of 2007 will continue to follow a degree plan based on the Old MPA Curriculum in effect at the time of their admission to the program, OR they may change to the new degree plan after consultation with and approval of the MPA Advisor.
For more information about participating, contact the advisor listed below or call the UT TeleCampus toll-free at 1-888-TEXAS-16.
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Courses
Link to a listing of the courses required for the program. To find out when the courses will be offered, link to the course catalog, select the program and click search. Catalog search results will return the schedules for at least two semesters, but not all programs are scheduled that far in advance.
PARTICIPATING INSTITUTION AND ADVISOR
Degree Granting Institution: UT Arlington
Advisor: Dr. Alejandro Rodriguez
Phone: (817) 272-3357
E-mail: aro@uta.edu *email inquiries preferred.
Fax: (817) 272-5008
Link to information about the MPA committee.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- How many semester credit hours are required to complete the program? The program will consist of 39 hours of course work, plus a three-hour internship for students without public service work experience. Courses are subdivided into three categories: (1) Core Courses (24 hours); (2) an Emphasis Area (12 hours); and (3) a Capstone Project (3 hours).
- How much will it cost? Students are billed by UTA for courses. Links to campus tuition and fee information can be found on the cost & financial information page
- Will I have to visit the campus at any time? The MPA degree will be offered predominantly using the Internet, but may include supplemental materials such as video/audio tapes and CD-ROM. Students will not be required to attend the campus at any time. The program is designed to meet the needs of both traditional and non-traditional students.
- How can I find more information? Contact the advisor if you have additional questions.
GETTING STARTED
To participate in the online Master of Public Administration program, you must apply to and be accepted by UT Arlington. Criteria and procedures for admission are the same as the traditional residence program and are listed on the School of Urban and Public Affairs website. Application materials can also be requested on the same page. Please refer to the UT Arlington Academic Calendar pages for a schedule of admissions and registration deadlines. For additional information on registration and course access, please link to Enrollment Services.