Degree A total of 48 credits is required for the Master of Public Affairs degree. Twenty-seven of these credits are taken from the core curriculum in the areas of organization theory and behavior, the administrative system, public management skills, and analytic methods. Fifteen credits are selected from a variety of concentrations, and six are granted for the successful completion of an internship. Written and oral examinations are taken upon completion of the course requirements. Doctor of Philosophy Degree Work toward the degree is not satisfied by merely accumulating course credits but is awarded only after the advisory committee has recommended that the student has achieved a level of expertise in the chosen field.
Students prepare in three out of seven areas for the general examination.
With concurrence of the advisory committee, one area may be taken outside the department in a related field. Another option is to take appropriate work in Latin American, Italian, African, or European studies. The foreign language requirement is determined by the student's advisory committee. The advisory committee may require additional work in languages or a supporting area to ensure proper training. To go back to the main Political Science page, click here .