Minimum expectations of the knowledge and skills derived from the above courses include writing skills, computer skills, and a basic knowledge of public sector management, research concepts and techniques, statistical concepts, and statistical analysis of data. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for undergraduate course work at the discretion of the department. Modules of PAD 600 may be offered as a seminar or on a reading basis, depending on enrollment. Courses designed to provide the substantive background of the basic management skills and to develop communication and human-relations skills. These course are rotated every year.
Students choose any three elective from the five seminar courses below.
Students may repeat an elective as topics in these courses vary and with the MPA director's approval. PAD 695 is available for students to work in specified self-directed assignments with the prior approval of the director. Students may also use courses in business, communication, technology, nursing, law, and education as electives with prior approval of the director. A one-year schedule of electives with the specific topics is maintained at all times. In addition to the required core and elective hours, all students must take an internship, build a portfolio or oral and written material and participate in written comprehensive examinations.