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Earn Your Degree Online Through Our Part-Time MPA Degree

Students who enroll in the Public Administration Master's degree program at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êapp are encouraged to pursue the degree part-time. Through the part-time option, students can choose from earning a Master of Public Administration as a part-time student in a traditional classroom environment, or in a flexible online format. The part-time online degree option allows students to earn their Public Administration graduate degree on their own time, perfect for students who need to work around a busy career or family schedule.

Part-time MPA degree students are able to explore different public administration concentrations such as Ethical Leadership, Healthcare Administration, Public and Nonprofit Management, and Analytics. Each concentration provides the best in-depth practices and up-to-date research for the specific area of study.

Part-Time Master of Public Administration Course Load

The recommended course load for part-time MPA students is five to six classes a year over the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Each semester includes two classes with one class per round.

A smaller course load allows part-time Public Administration graduate degree students to fulfill their degree within three years while simultaneously gaining experience for the job market. Part-time students are given the flexibility to earn a degree while maintaining their current employment or juggling a busy family life.

Choosing the Online Part-Time MPA Degree

MPA Students have the option of enrolling in courses that are taught online or in a traditional classroom setting. Classroom-based courses typically meet one night a week. Online courses are structured similarly to classroom courses to ensure graduate students receive a dynamic education across the board.

Students studying through the online part-time curriculum are able to meet personally with professors and advisors via online chats, phone, and email. If students live or work close to the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êapp main campus in Poughkeepsie, scheduling face-to-face meetings with professors and advisors is also an option.