Ph.D. Program in Public Administration
The Ph.D. Program in Public Administration prepares students to undertake significant research in their subsequent careers, whether in government, academic life, or other settings: the capacity to do significant research, rather than access to a particular career setting, is the appropriate goal of doctoral training. Whether in governmental, academic or other career settings, holders of the doctorate add to the ranks of those who are able to generate and share knowledge of public administration and its related fields.
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Master of Public Administration
The MPA program serves a diverse student clientele. Some are mid-career professionals in the public or nonprofit sector, some are looking for opportunities to change their career paths, and some have recently completed their undergraduate studies and realize the need for professional training to launch successful careers. The master of public administration degree is well-recognized among administrators in the field, and is considered to be critical to many career paths leading to the management of public agencies. Unlike specialized degrees in particular substantive fields such as criminal justice or social work, an MPA program provides training and preparation in areas that improve the effectiveness and success of public managers and other administrators who make important decisions regarding the operation and functioning of public organizations.
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Undergraduate Program in Urban and Public Affairs
Using the Chicago metropolitan region as a home for investigation, UPA students experience and analyze urban issues from many different academic and practical perspectives. After students complete most of their general education and other liberal arts and sciences requirements, they take an interdisciplinary curriculum offered jointly by CUPPA's two academic programs: the Department of Urban Planning and Policy and the Department of Public Administration.
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