The program strives to expand opportunities for students to participate and lead in professional work and civic affairs, with strong legal standards, ethical commitment, compassion, and appreciation for the roles of other officials and community stakeholders in 21st-century governance.

The MPA Evening Program is designed for the working professional. Students are able to select their own concentration, and choose their own pace for courses typically offered one night per week (per course) from 6-9 p.m. Depending on how many courses a student takes per semester, this degree can be completed in two years but might take as long as four years.

Learning Outcomes:

• The ability to lead and manage in public governance
• The ability to participate and contribute to the policy process
• The ability to analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions
• The ability to articulate and apply a public service perspective
• The ability to communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry.
• The ability to understand and articulate broadly defined ethical standards for decision-making.
• The ability to develop an awareness of approaches to leadership and the centrality of context to its effectiveness.