Students should be able to work within a Windows operating environment. The instruction of computer applications and software skills are not part of the MPA Program. Students are expected to already possess those skills prior to entering the MPA Program. Students need an email account. If you do not have access to one at home or at work, a university account can be set up.
Faculty often communicate with students through email or class listserves.
Some MPA courses are offered through distance learning technologies or they are supplemented with internet based instruction. In either case, students need access to the Internet. Students should have familiarity with the basics of web browsing, posting messages to bulletin boards and Internet searching. Students not having these basic skills should sign up for classes through USF Academic Computing. Scheduling Courses Students should begin their program with PAD 6060 Public Administration Theory and Practice.