MPA Spring 2026 Schedule
All courses are on-campus, unless stated otherwise.
Open Enrollment Dates:
Continuing students: October 27, 2025
New students: November 17, 2025
| FOUNDATION Courses | Class # | Day/Time | Mode of Instruction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPA 4010.01-Analytical Methods in Administration | 32173 | M 5:45pm - 8:15pm | On-Campus | Class will be held in a computer lab. |
| PPA 4038.60-The Public Policy-Making Process | 32205 | n/a |
Online Asynchronous |
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| PPA 5000.01-Survey of Public Administration | 32174 | Tu 5:45pm - 8:15pm | On-Campus | |
| PPA 5020.01-Program Evaluation | 32166 | M 5:45pm - 8:15pm | On-Campus |
Prerequisite: PPA 4010 |
| CORE Courses | Class # | Day/Time | Notes | |
| PPA 6100.01-Public Human Resources Administration | 32178 |
W 5:45pm - 8:15pm |
On-Campus | Prerequisite: PPA 5000 |
| PPA 6110.01-Public Finance and Budgeting | 32171 | M 5:45pm - 8:15pm |
Hybrid: On-Campus + Online |
Prerequisite: PPA 4010 and PPA 5000 |
| PPA 6520.01-Public Management and Organizational Change | 32176 | Tu 5:45pm - 8:15pm |
Hybrid: On-Campus + Online |
Prerequisite: PPA 5000 |
| PPA 6530.01-Policy Analysis | 32180 | Th 5:45pm - 8:15pm | On-Campus | Prerequisite: PPA 4010 and PPA 5000 |
| PPA 6990.01-Capstone Project | 32181 | Sa 9:00am - 11:30am |
Hybrid: On-Campus + Online |
Prerequisite: Last semester in the MPA program |
| ELECTIVE Courses | Class # | Day/Time | Notes | |
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PPA 5190.01-Management in Non-Profit Organization |
32179 | Th 5:45pm - 8:15pm | On-Campus | |
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PPA 5620.01-Emergency Management |
32183 | W 5:45pm - 8:15pm | On-Campus | |
| HCA 5360.01 - CQI in Health Care and Human Services | 32220 | T 5:45pm - 8:15pm | On-Campus | Health Care Admin option for interested MPAs |
| HCA 6620.01 - Legal & Ethical Issues in Health Care | 32228 | W 5:45pm - 8:15pm | On-Campus | Health Care Admin option for interested MPAs |