Master of Public Administration:
General Concentration

Our General Concentration allows you to select classes across the University of New Haven’s graduate programs. Our MPA program accommodates the needs of students new to the field and those already working in public service. In both cases, we seek motivated students looking to increase their knowledge and gain the skills necessary to take on challenging assignments in public service, particularly at the state and local levels. 

Students must complete the list courses below:

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To complete this program, students must earn 36 credit hours. Many students are eligible for 3 credits of waivers toward completion as a result of work in public administration settings, but those who are not will complete a 3-credit focused practicum, PADM 6600.

  • PADM 6601 – Principles of Public Administration
  • PADM 6602 – Public Policy Formulation and Implementation
  • * PADM 6611 – Quantitative Methods in Public Admin
  • PADM 6620 – Personnel Administration and Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector
  • PADM 6625 – Administrative Behavior
  • PADM 6632 – Public Finance and Budgeting
  • * PADM 6635 – Political Economy
  • * PADM 6690 – Research Seminar
  • Advisor Approved Electives Courses

* Indicates required courses available only in the 15-week or full-term format. All other required courses are offered in the 6.5-7-week, or mini-term, format. Please note some electives are also 15-week courses.

Three advisor approved elective courses (9 credits) are required for the General Concentration.

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