Master of Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program consists of 42 credit hours. Each student completes a core of nine courses (27 credit hours), an advanced curriculum of four electives (12 credit hours), and a capstone experience equivalent to one course (3 credit hours). The MPA degree is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) and nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report and provides exciting opportunities for students to prepare for employment or advance their careers in public or nonprofit organizations.

In addition to the online Master of Public Administration program, The School of Public Administration has partnered with the Department of Criminal Justice and the Nonprofit Management program to offer two online dual degree options. See below:

Master of Public Administration and Master of Science in Criminal Justice (M.P.A. + M.S.CJ)
This online dual degree program provides the opportunity for students to earn both a Master of Public Administration and Master of Science in Criminal Justice concurrently. Students successfully completing the M.P.A. + M.S.CJ. dual degree program will have the skills and analytical techniques for careers in both criminal justice and public administration. After successful completion of the dual degree program, students will receive two diplomas, one for the MS in Criminal Justice and one for the Master of Public Administration.

Master of Public Administration and Master of Nonprofit Management (M.P.A. + M.N.M)
This online dual degree program provides the opportunity for students to earn both a Master of Public Administration and Master of Nonprofit Management concurrently. Students successfully completing the M.P.A + M.N.M dual degree program will have the skills and analytical techniques for successful careers in both public and nonprofit sectors. After successful completion of the dual degree program, students will receive two diplomas, one for the Master of Public Administration and Master of Nonprofit Management.

Why choose UCF Online?

Access. Innovation. Impact.

These are the core values at UCF, and our community of thinkers, helpers and makers pushes boundaries and shifts paradigms to solve the world’s most pressing problems. A great university can unleash the potential to change the world. Listed as one of the most innovative universities in the nation by the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges 2018 Guide, UCF specializes in providing high-quality distance learning options for those talented students and working professionals who are unable to physically attend our Orlando campus or our 12 Central Florida locations.