Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Governors State University

The GovState MPA program prepares students to serve as professional managers in administrative branches of government–local, county, state, and federal–as well as in community, human service, and other not-for-profit organizations. From first responders and village managers to public workers and social entrepreneurs, the mission of the MPA program is to provide a high-quality education to a diverse student body while engaging in scholarly activities and community service. The Public Administration faculty recognizes that governments are complex systems designed for the purpose of realizing American ideals, of which there are several, and among which there are inherent tensions and partial contradictions. Accordingly, the primary emphasis of the MPA program is to imbue the students with an understanding and respect for the normative, ethical, and political environment within which American public administration is conducted and the ability to apply sound reasoning (critical thinking) to develop viable solutions to problems within this environment.

College of Arts and Sciences