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Public Administration Degree Programs

The following colleges and universities offer Master's and Doctoral degrees in Public Administration or Public Policy. To learn more about a school or its programs, click the Request Information link.

American Public University

  • Masters' Degrees: Master of Public Administration
  • Quick Summary: This program uses a series of case studies to provide insight on the requirements of public administration at the federal, state and local levels. Graduates can pursue managerial positions in government or non profit organizations.
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Capella University

  • Bachelor's Degrees: Public Safety
  • Masters Degrees: Public Safety
  • Doctoral Degrees: Public Safety
  • Quick Summary: These programs provide advanced studies in leadership for individuals within the public safety field, including law enforcement, fire services, and emergency communications. Coursework emphasizes management skills.
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Golden Gate University Online

  • Masters Degrees: Executive Master of Public Administration
  • Quick Summary: This program, which can be completed in one year, gives executives and managers the additional training they need to become effective leaders in the nonprofit or government sector. By using case studies and instruction from practicing professionals, students learn key skills in public policy formulation, organizational development and change, and process management.
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Herzing College

  • Location: Online Distance Learning Program
  • Bachelors Degrees: BS in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security and BS in Homeland Security and Public Safety
  • Quick Summary: These programs help prepare individuals responsible for public safety and security within their community. Coursework is divided into sections on criminal justice, fire safety, and homeland security.
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Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  • Masters Degree Programs: Public Administration
  • Quick Summary: Students in Keller’s Master of Public Administration learn management, leadership, and team building skills specific to non-profit organizations. Select from concentrations in Government Management, Nonprofit Management, or Healthcare Management. Coursework includes training in leadership and human resources, public policy formulation, and public relations and marketing.
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Norwich University

  • Masters Degrees: Masters in Public Administration
  • Quick Summary: The program helps students develop their leadership skills, After online studies, students spend a one week residency and graduate on campus.
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Regis University

  • Bachelor Degrees: Public Administration
  • Quick Summary: Graduates of this program are qualified for positions in federal, state, county, and city government. Coursework explores public policy, government's role in society, and ethical decision making.
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University of Phoenix

  • Bachelor's Degrees: Business / Public Administration
  • Master's Degrees: MBA / Public Administration
  • Quick Summary: Students will develop powerful leadership skills enabling them to successfully manage complex public programs.
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Walden University

  • Master's Degrees: Master of Public Administration
  • Doctorate Degrees: Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration
  • Quick Summary: The programs present the most current management theories for governmental and non governmental organizations in a way that they can be applied directly to the student's work and community. Both programs offer specializations in Criminal Justice, Health Services, Homeland Security Policy and Coordination, International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs), Knowledge Management, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Public Management and Leadership, Public Policy, and Public Safety Management. The Master's program also offers a generalist option.
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