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MPPA Curriculum

Course Sequencing (in pdf)

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The following tables illustrate the recommended PPA course sequencing for MPPA graduate students. These tables are to be used as reference only and are not a substitute for academic advising with a faculty member.

Please note that scheduling anomalies, such as summer classes, are not reflected here. Other scheduling permutations worked out with an advisor or the chair are acceptable. With the exception of PPA 500, all of our core courses are offered once a year. Students must speak to a faculty advisor about internships.


Part Time

Fall - year 1

Spring - year 1

200 Introduction to PPA

220A Economics

210 Political Env.

220B Economics

Fall - year 2

Spring - year 2

205 Research Methods

240A Public Mgmt

207 Quant. Analysis

240B Public Mgmt

Fall - year 3

Spring - year 3

elective

230 Public Budgeting

elective

500 Culminating Exp.



Full Time

Fall - year 1

Spring - year 1

200 Introduction to PPA

220A Economics

205 Research Methods

210 Political Env.

220B Economics

207 Quant. Analysis

Fall - year 2

Spring - year 2

elective

240A Public Mgmt

230 Public Budgeting

elective

240B Public Mgmt

500 Culminating Exp.



Full Time - Intensive

(not always available as unit-load limits may apply)

Fall - year 1

Spring - year 1

200 Introduction to PPA

220A Economics

205 Research Methods

240A Public Mgmt

210 Political Env.

220B Economics

207 Quant. Analysis

240B Public Mgmt

Fall - year 2

Spring - year 2

elective

230 Public Budgeting

elective

500 Culminating Exp.


Courses that must be sequenced

220A and 220B

240A and 240B

Courses with strongly recommended sequencing

205 and 207

230 towards end of program

270 and 272 (electives)

Stand alone electives

250 , 251 , 260 , 284


Master of Public Policy and Administration Curriculum