Dr. Alvin Moshkatel, DPA Director, School of Public Affairs, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-0603. Anticipated enrollment will be 2 to 4 full-time students per year. Approximately 4 years of full-time study beyond the MPA degree. Students without an MPA are required to take the MPA core curriculum or its equivalent. Summer teaching is also frequently available.
Primary emphasis is on academic placements at research universities.
The program's small size is designed to allow students to work closely with SPAP faculty. Students take courses throughout the university making their work highly interdisciplinary. Tucson offers a broad range of cultural activities and attractions. Its exquisite weather and surrounding mountains make it a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts interested in sports and nature. Most students are professionals established in a career.