The Master of Public Administration degree requires 39 hours of graduate coursework, comprised of 24 credit hours of required courses, 12 credit hours in a concentration, and three credit hours of internship or practicum. The master of public administration is the degree of choice for individuals with an interest in public affairs and professional management in the public and nonprofit sectors. The mission of this program is to prepare students to become leaders in public service careers as executives, managers, analysts, and policy specialists in government and nonprofit organizations.