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Master of Public Administration Program Data
- Information about enrollment numbers, graduation rates, completion rates, demographics, and graduate employment rates can be found in the MPA Academic Profile.
Students without significant work
experience in public administration are strongly encouraged to complete an
internship. Working closely with the Program Coordinator and the Office of Career Services will assure that the internship placement will best meet your
future career needs.
Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ):
How many credit hours
are required for degree completion?
The Academic Catalog provides the current program
details on course work and total credit hours.
How long will it take
me to complete this degree? Courses are scheduled on-campus, online, and at external sites so that a full time student
(enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per term) could complete the program in seven semesters.
Can I “fast-track” to
complete the degree in less time?
Students
who believe they have substantial experience that could contribute to a quicker
route toward program completion should arrange a meeting with the Program
Coordinator to discuss the possibility.
Where can I work with my MPA?
Here's a breakdown of where GSU MPA grads found employment:
| Placement Status | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
| National or central government in the same country as the program | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| State, provincial or regional government in the same country as the program | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| City, County, or other local government in the same country as the program | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Government not in the same country as the program (all levels) or international quasi-governmental | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nonprofit domestic-oriented | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Nonprofit/NGOs internationally-oriented | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Private Sector - Research/Consulting | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Private Sector but not research/ consulting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Obtaining further education | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Military Service | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unemployed (not seeking employment) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unemployed (seeking employment) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Status Unknown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 4 |
What are the program completion rates?
Of the 26 students who started the MPA program in Academic Year 2015-2016, more than 75% of students attempted six or fewer credit hours in their first semester, making them part-time. Students pursuing a degree part-time are expected to complete within five years. For the 26 students who started in the academic year 2015-2016, one (1) student completed within two years, and three (3) students completed with four years. Currently, twelve (12) students who began the program in Academic Year 2015-2016 are actively pursuing their degree at Governors State University.
Contact
Dr. Mary Bruce
Full Professor, Division of Arts and Letters
Program Coordinator
708-235-7627
mclark@govst.edu
Office Location: C3335A
Bryce Johnsen
Senior Academic Advisor
708-235-7527
bjohnsen2@govst.edu email for appointments
Office Location: D34150A