 Villanova UniversityContact Information:Dr. Adam Kuczynski
Course Information:
Program Information:
School of Arts & Sciences
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| Degree/ Level | Title/ English Correspondence | Subject | Credit Hours | Working Language | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Public Administration Graduate |
MPA | 36-39 Hours |
Certificates
| Certificate in Nonprofit Management |
Information on Training and Other Services
| Community Partnerships | Some courses in the program also provide opportunities for community partnerships. MPA students have worked in teams on projects for organizations such as: -Office of Policy and Planning, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania-Policy advocacy proposal -Congreso de Latinos Unidos – Community Research and Event Planning Project -Eastern State Penitentiary – Marketing Plan, Membership Program -Simon’s Fund – Advocacy and Fundraising Strategy -National Constitution Center – The Constitution Happened Here Marketing Plan -Global Philadelphia Association – Marketing and Communications Plan -Salvation Army – Lobby Day Campaign in Harrisburg |
Additional Information
The MPA is 39-credit degree program. As part of your studies, you will complete a management internship. If you have at least three years of relevant work experience, the internship course may be waived, and your degree will be 36 credits. At the conclusion of your MPA, students take a written comprehensive examination. You may also elect to complete an individual research project. These are reserved for advanced students with specific needs not met by available elective course work. Approval for the individual research course must be obtained from the MPA Director. The MPA Director may also permit you to take up to two elective courses from other graduate programs in order to help you personalize your degree. Full-time students typically complete the MPA degree in two academic years; part-time students usually graduate within three-to-four years, although they may have up to six years. We offer both on-campus and fully online programs.
