公共行政硕士（MPA）学位课程的任务是使学生成为在我们多元化和多元文化的区域环境中及其他地区成功的公共和非营利性管理人员和领导者的准备。为了实现这一使命，该计划强调批判性思维，专业写作和分析能力，在理论和实践之间取得平衡，通过教学，研究和社区参与来体现公共服务价值，并通过促进核心公共服务价值（包括问责制，民主参与，道德行为，公平，公正和透明。该计划旨在满足寻求开始专业公共服务职业（职前）的学生和当前寻求职业发展（在职）的公共服务从业者的需求。学生可以通过兼职或全日制注册来完成MPA学位。为了向MPA学生提
Our program is one of fewer than 300 programs in the nation accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). Our graduates work in a wide variety of leadership positions across all levels of government, as well as diverse nonprofit and private organizations. Our alumni are making a real difference throughout Ohio and beyond as city, county, and township administrators, planners, department and program managers, nonprofit executives, entrepreneurs, community developers, and fundraising professionals. If you are an experienced professional seeking career advancement or a student planning to begin your career in public service, our engaged faculty members will help you plan your program of study to best meet your professional needs, develop or enhance your management skills, and deepen your understanding of the dynamic context and operations of diverse organizations. The Master of Public Administration program (M.P.A.) prepares you to be successful public and nonprofit administrators and leaders in our diverse and multicultural regional environment and beyond. We achieve our mission by - emphasizing critical thinking, professional writing, and analytical skills, balancing theory and practice, exemplifying public service values through teaching, research, and community engagement, and, promoting core values, including: accountability, democratic participation, ethical behavior, fairness, equity, and transparency.