Course description

Students are prepared with knowledge of political and legal processes of government and with an appreciation for managerial decision-making skills required by public agencies.? MPA students can choose which type of capstone project they want to pursue.?

The recommended option (and most common) for most students is the Research and Writing Capstone Plan, but students may instead choose to take the Thesis Plan or the Alternate Plan Paper Plan with advisor permission. All capstone plans require a total of 34 credits for program completion.