{"id":326,"date":"2022-10-12T00:24:51","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T00:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nau.edu\/mpa\/?page_id=326"},"modified":"2026-10-22T17:11:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T17:11:39","slug":"master-of-public-administration-degree-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mpa\/master-of-public-administration-degree-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Public Administration Degree"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><\/h1>\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\">\n<h4>MPA program contacts<\/h4>\n<!-- shortcode-contact -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-contact\">\n    <div class=\"contact-header\">\n        <h3>Advising<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"contact-body\">\n                <a href=\"mailto:Sara Rinfret\" aria-label=\"Advising: Email Address\" title=\"Email Address\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Email:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-email\">Sara Rinfret<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- shortcode-contact -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-contact\">\n    <div class=\"contact-header\">\n        <h3>Accreditation and program coordination<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"contact-body\">\n                <a href=\"mailto:Sara Rinfret\" aria-label=\"Accreditation and program coordination: Email Address\" title=\"Email Address\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Email:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-email\">Sara Rinfret<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h1>Public Administration, Master of Public Administration<\/h1>\n<p>This degree is offered fully online or in a designated cohort (City of Tempe or AEIE, China). All coursework and requirements are the same, regardless of cohort.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about how to get started, please join us at one of our\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mpa\/information-session-schedule\/\">Online Information Sessions.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"MPA Mission Statement_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\">\n            MPA Mission Statement\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>The mission of the Northern Arizona University Master of Public Administration Program is to educate and empower public servants who advance responsive, ethical, and innovative governance in Arizona\u2019s communities. Serving both pre-service and mid-career professionals, the program prepares leaders for careers in state, local, tribal, and nonprofit organizations through a curriculum that integrates theory, practice, and public service values. We are dedicated to fostering professional excellence, strengthening public institutions, and equipping graduates to collaboratively address the evolving challenges facing communities across Arizona, the nation, and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"NASPAA Universal Competencies_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\">\n            NASPAA Universal Competencies\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>Graduates of the MPA program should demonstrate the following NASPAA universal competencies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>to lead and manage in the public interest<\/li>\n<li>to participate in, and contribute to, the policy process<\/li>\n<li>to analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems, and make evidence-informed decisions in a complex and dynamic environment<\/li>\n<li>to articulate, apply, and advance a public service perspective<\/li>\n<li>to communicate and interact productively and in culturally responsive ways with a diverse and changing workforce and society at large<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Admissions_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\">\n            Admissions\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>Admission Requirements<\/p>\n<p>NAU Graduate\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.applyweb.com\/northazg\/\">Online application<\/a>\u00a0is required for all programs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Individual program admission requirements include:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>A bachelor\u2019s degree in a closely related discipline<\/li>\n<li>Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above or\u00a0 6 units of subsequent coursework at the graduate level with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Three letters of recommendation<\/li>\n<li>A short statement as to why you want to do the program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Resume or curriculum vitae<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Beginning in the 24-25 academic year, the 3 letters of recommendation must come from academic or professional sources (not from family or friends).<\/li>\n<li>The writing sample and personal statement or essay will be replaced with a 500-word statement on why you want to complete the MPA Program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/GradCol\/Admissions\/International\/\">International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/GradCol\/Admissions\/Graduate-Admissions-Policy\/\">For additional details on graduate admission policies, please visit the Graduate Admissions Policy<\/a>\u00a0such as provisional admissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This Master\u2019s degree requires 36 units distributed and for more details, read\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mpa\/progression-plans\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Accepted Students_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-4-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-4-panel\">\n            Accepted Students\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-4-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-4-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>Students accepted into the MPA program must follow a set plan and meet with the MPA Director upon acceptance. Provisionally admitted students, must receive a 3.0 or higher after the first semester to become fully admitted to the program. If not, full admission will be denied. Additionally, students must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meet all requirements for degree completion.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.<\/li>\n<li>All work toward the master\u2019s degree must be completed within six consecutive years. The six years begins with the semester and year of admission to the program.<\/li>\n<li>Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www5.nau.edu\/policies\/client\/Details\/858?whoIsLooking=Students&amp;pertainsTo=All\">full policy<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum Units for Completion 36<\/li>\n<li>Additional Fees\/Program Fees Yes<\/li>\n<li>Graduation Paperwork Required to be completed with MPA Director<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Program Facts_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-5-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-5-panel\">\n            Program Facts\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-5-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-5-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/403\/2026\/10\/total-number-of-graduates.png\"><u>Total Number of Graduates<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/403\/2026\/10\/Graduate-Rates-in-Perspective.png\">Graduate Rates in Perspective <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/403\/2026\/10\/Employment-correction.png\">Employment Outlook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/403\/2026\/10\/6yr-avg-degree-completion-1.png\">6-year average for degree completion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mpa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/403\/2024\/10\/NAU-MPA-DEI-Dashboard.jpeg\">MPA Inclusive Excellence Dashboard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Discounted Rates and Costs_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-6-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-6-panel\">\n            Discounted Rates and Costs\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-6-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-6-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>Our MPA program partners with a variety of organizations and you might be eligible for a discounted rate. Please review the links below to see if you are eligible. If your organization is interested in a new rate, contact the MPA Director for more information.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/paying-for-college\/tuition-and-fees\/\">Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/Educational%20Partnerships%20%7C%20Northern%20Arizona%20University\">Org Partnership<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azed.gov\/teach\/enter-the-profession\/arizona-teachers-academy\">Arizona Teachers Academy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"MPA Faculty_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-7-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-7-panel\">\n            MPA Faculty\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-7-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-7-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.nau.edu\/?person=srr54\">Dr. Sara Rinfret, MPA Director<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.nau.edu\/?person=xc277\">Xi (Troy) Chen<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.nau.edu\/?person=abd248\">Dr. Andrew Dzeguze<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.nau.edu\/?person=ak2883\">Aleksey Kolpakov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.nau.edu\/?person=yl925\">Yixin Liu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.nau.edu\/faculty?name=T.%20Mark%20Montoya&amp;person=tmm39\">T. Mark Montoya<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.nau.edu\/?person=eeo2\">Dr. Eric Otenyo<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.nau.edu\/?search=Alan%20Wood&amp;person=abw5\">Dr. Alan Wood<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.nau.edu\/?person=jey6\">Dr. Jill Young<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-492 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mpa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/403\/2023\/04\/0139_mpa_faculty_20220822-464x348.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"519\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/403\/2023\/04\/0139_mpa_faculty_20220822-464x348.jpg 464w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/403\/2023\/04\/0139_mpa_faculty_20220822-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/403\/2023\/04\/0139_mpa_faculty_20220822-232x174.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Public Administration, Master of Public Administration This degree is offered fully online or in a designated cohort (City of Tempe or AEIE, China). 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