Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) in Homeland Security Online Degree Information

	Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) in Homeland Security
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Degree Title:	Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) in Homeland Security
College:	Upper Iowa University
Description:	The purpose of the M.P.A. with a Homeland Security emphasis is to prepare the learner for successful management of government and not-for-profit agencies at the federal, state or local level, with regional or sub-state organizations, and with non-government organizations involved in the public sector. This emphasis is to prepare the learner with specialized knowledge of the threats posed by both domestic and international acts of terrorism and strategies for countering such threats.

Accreditation:	The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Must have Bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution and a cumulative GPA of 2.75.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

Address:
605 Washington Street, PO Box 1857
Fayette, IA 52142
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
UIU offers 6, eight week terms per year.

Credit-earning Options:
Up to 90 credits can be transferred to the Bachelor program, including CLEP, DSST, accedited college credit hours and life experience. Up to 12 semester credits can be transferred to the Masters program from a regionally accredited instituition.

Delivery Format: (?)
Asynchronous, Online courses.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Baccalaureate College—General

Technical Requirements:
Utilize Outlook Express or Outlook Web Access for classes (provided). Use of a computer with a Pentium processor or better using Windows 2000 or newer and at least 128MB RAM and 56kbs modem. Microsoft Office or equivalent.

Geographic Restrictions:
Courses can be completed anywhere with access to the Internet.

Loans Offered:
Federal Financial Aid is accepted.

Registration Details:
To apply, please complete an online application, application fee, all send official college transcripts. A copy of the high school diploma or transcript is needed to apply for the Bachelor programs.