MPA - General Public Administration Online Degree Information
 

MPA - General Public Administration
 
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Degree Title:
MPA - General Public Administration
College:
Capella University
Description:
Gain the knowledge and expertise needed to move into or advance in the field of public administration. In Capella's MPA General Public Administration specialization, you'll learn from faculty who are leaders in the field and bring insights from their experiences in regional, national, and international public sector environments, including the U.N., the U.S. Army, and local and state government agencies. With curriculum designed around national standards, you'll focus on building public value and learn to foster collaborative relationships with diverse populations. You'll develop the skills needed to create innovative solutions to public protection, policy, and governance challenges across a variety of fields. You'll work closely with a global network of experienced faculty and professional peers who enrich your learning throughout your program. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing management or leadership positions in government agencies, public service organizations, or public-private community networks.

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Accreditation:
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools   (?)
Delivery Format:
Online   (?)
Educational Level:
Master   (?)
Language:
English
Requirements:
Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree (or its foreign equivalent) from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution and an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent from an international institution.
 
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Capella University

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Institutional Accrediting Agency:   (?)
Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456.
Address:
225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
US
Institution Type:   (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education
Total Online Enrollment:
23000 students as of 8/1/2008
Calendar Type:
Continuous enrollment.
Average Cost per Credit:
Tuition varies by school and degree program. To receive detailed information on Capella's tuition rates, request a free University Guide.
Credit-earning Options:
You can petition to earn college credit for previous work and learning experiences, including IT certifications, business certificates, work experience/training, DANTES and CLEP examinations.
Delivery Format: (?)
Courses are accessible anytime day or night, from any Internet connection. Students usually need to log in 2-5 times per week to download assignments, read and contribute to class discussions, review faculty feedback, and more.
Carnegie Classification: (?)
Specialized Institution—Other
Technical Requirements:
PC with Windows 98/ME, 1GHz processor; 256 MB RAM; minimum requirement of MS Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape 6.2; at least 56K modem; e-mail address; word processor; sound card; speakers; video card; monitor display capable of at least 800x600 resolution.
Geographic Restrictions:
International applicants must have attended an internationally recognized institution. Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of English proficiency.
On-Campus Requirement:
All doctoral programs, clinically-focused master's programs, and some postmaster's programs require learners to attend academic residencies, either colloquia or the year-in-residence, offered in various locations.
Scholarships Offered:
Capella University has three scholarship options available, including internal scholarships, external scholarships, and free scholarship search engines that are available to learners.
Loans Offered:
Capella participates in Federal financial aid programs including the Federal Pell Grant Program and Federal Stafford Loan Program. Capella is also eligible to certify Veterans Educational Benefits and can provide info on other non-federal loan programs.



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