BS/MPA Dual Degree

Learning outcomes. Students will:

• Identify the core mechanisms of public administration including the organization and management of human and financial resources. 
• Discuss the political, economic, legal and social environments of public policy and administration.
• Explain the unique challenges and opportunities of providing public goods and services in a diverse society. The includes the understanding of public administration and policy in an international and comparative context. 
• Define and diagnose decision situations, collect and analyze data, develop and implement effective courses of action, and evaluate results
• Organize and communicate information clearly to a variety of audiences by means of oral presentation, written documents and reports, and quantitative graphs, charts and tables.
• Pre-service and in-service students synthesize and apply decision-making, leadership and management skills in public agencies or non-profit organizations. 

Tuition and Financial Aid Information.  This program is accelerated and intended for students to attend full-time (at least 12 cr. for undergraduate students, at least 9 cr. for graduate students).  Full-time students pay undergraduate tuition rates until they complete 120 credits.  Starting in the semester after 120 credits have been earned, credits will be charged at the graduate rate.  Students that are below 120 credits and meet eligibility requirements, may continue to be considered for undergraduate federal and state financial aid programs including PELL and TAP.  Once students complete 120 credits, they will no longer be eligible for undergraduate financial aid.  Students may apply for federal loans at the graduate level to finance their completion of the joint degree.

If circumstances occur that require students to attend part-time, tuition rates will be determined by the level of the courses (undergraduate or graduate) they are registered for.

All students in the BA/MA joint degree programs are encouraged to consult with the Financial Aid Office about their eligibility for aid under federal and state guidelines and the Bursar’s Office about tuition charges when they are considering admission to these programs.

General information. BA/MA general information about requirements and eligibility.

Credits Required.

Required

Note: Students must take STA 250 in the undergraduate portion of the program.

Required depending on math placement

Advisors recommendation – MAT 108 or MAT 141 may satisfy the Gen Ed Required Core in the Math and Quantitative Reasoning area. Students who have placed into or taken higher level math should see the Major Coordinator.

Students must complete 11-17 credits of electives to fulfill the undergraduate portion of the degree program.  15-18 credits must be in the liberal arts or sciences.  Students have free choice of electives for an additional 8-11 credits. Students may opt to complete a minor with their elective credits being mindful of their liberal arts and sciences requirements (60 credits).

                                                                                                                                                                                          Subtotal: 23-26

Required

Students must also pass the qualifying examination (MPAQE) which is administered as part of  PAD 700.  Students are advised to complete PAD 700, PAD 702 and PAD 705 within the first 15 credits of matriculation.

Select one of the following courses:

There are eight areas of specialization offered under MPA Public Policy and Administration.  Students are required to complete three courses from at least one specialization.

Required

Electives

Choose at least two

This specialization prepares students for responsibilities involving policy making and administration in criminal justice agencies. Additional materials on the specialization are available from the specialization coordinator.

Required

Note: PAD 715 or CRJ 715 is a pre-requisite for CRJ 730.

Electives

Choose at least one

This specialization prepares students for careers in emergency management. The concentration is designed to emphasize technology and business continuity planning, building design issues and terrorism. The concentration has three required courses.

Required

Note: PAD 715 or CRJ 715 is a pre-requisite for CRJ 730.

Electives

This specialization prepares students to assume supervisory and administrative responsibilities involving personnel management.

Required

Note: PAD 715 or CRJ 715 is a pre-requisite for CRJ 730.

Electives

Choose at least one

Students enrolled in the MPA program in Public Policy and Administration may complete the Law and Public Management specialization by completing three courses at the CUNY Law School. Students may also complete this specialization while attending Law School. Students must apply to, and be accepted at, law school while enrolled in the MPA program in Public Policy and Administration.

This concentration prepares students to assume supervisory and managerial responsibilities in operational services. Additional materials for this specialization are available from the specialization coordinator.

Required

Electives

Choose at least one

This specialization provides students with the opportunity to develop their skills in policy analysis and evaluation by examining analytical techniques, substantive policy issues and their impacts.

Required

Electives

Choose at least one

The three courses in this specialization are taken at the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning at Hunter College.  Courses should be selected in consultation with the specialization advisor.

Students must select two elective courses from any MPA offering.

Required