The University of Dayton is a comprehensive university with approximately 6000 undergraduates and 4000 graduate students in the Schools of Business, Education, Engineering, Law, and the College of Arts and Sciences. A specialized degree concentration is offered in Environmental Horticulture. The Program is a member of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration. The MPA Program has served the Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio since its establishment in 1967. The program is designed to serve the early and midcareer professional, although pre-service and executivelevel students are welcome.
Most students attend on a part-time basis.
Program emphasis is on a core of recognized public management skills, including the development of team-oriented and interpersonal skills, communication and organization leadership capabilities. The program of study consists of 36 semester hours, which includes 15 hours of required core courses. Preservice students are required to enroll in a 6 hour internship. Students who have had governmental administrative experience may enroll in a 6 hour public service project. Admission Criteria Admission to the MPA Program requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, and either a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 or a combined score of 1000 points or higher on the verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Exam.