MPA Cohort and Group Information
In addition to classes on campus, the Master of Public Administration is offered in a number of off-campus locations, with a variety of schedules designed to accommodate working adults.
To learn more about how Governors State University's MPA Program can help you advance your career, please see below, attend an off-campus information session below, an on campus open house or contact us.
Cohorts
Cohorts are delivered in a lock-step model, with most students beginning and completing the program simultaneously.
The College of Business and Public Administration commits to delivering the courses as shown in the cohort schedule. Students who miss or do not complete a course, or are late admits to the cohort, may register for missed courses when the course is scheduled at either the main Governors State University campus in University Park, at the James R. Thompson Center in downtown Chicago, or other off-campus locations as space permits.
Oak Forest Cohort
Oak Forest #3 Schedule
Lockport Cohort - Illinois State Police District 5 Headquarters, 16648 S. Broadway Lockport, IL
The Master of Public Administration Program is offered at the Illinois State Police District 5 Headquarters, 16648 S. Broadway Lockport, Illinois.
Spring 2012 MPA classes begin the week of Tuesday, January 17, 2012.
Please review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Lockport Cohort Schedule.
Groups
Similar to cohorts, groups are offered off-campus at times and locations convenient to working adults. Subject to student participation, classes are scheduled continuously every term.
Triton College Group - Triton College, 2000 Fifth Avenue, River Grove, IL
In conjunction with Triton College's University Center, GSU's Master of Public Administration is pleased offer the program on campus at Triton College.
Spring 2012 MPA classes begin at Triton College the week of Tuesday, January 17, 2012.
Please review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Triton MPA Group Schedule.
James R. Thompson Center - 100 W Randolph St., Chicago, IL
Catering to working adults in downtown Chicago, courses are offered every term in the evening at the James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph Street.
Please review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the MPA Program at the Thompson Center.
Spring 2012 MPA classes begin the week of Tuesday, January 17, 2012.
Questions
To discuss joining a cohort or questions from cohort members, please contact the CBPA Advising Office at 708.534.4391.
To discuss forming a cohort at your organization, please contact the Director of Academic Services at 708.534.4933.
To RSVP for an information session, please see below.
Upcoming Information Sessions
