Public Administration
Welcome to the Department of Public Administration! Our program is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).
Housing the Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Public Administration, as well as the Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Administration and Leadership, students graduate from UTSA with the skills necessary to work within public, private and nonprofit realms, making a difference in their communities and for themselves. Our alumni hold a variety of nonprofit management and government positions at the local, state and federal levels.
Whether a returning student or just beginning your academic goals, the Department of Public Administration's program offerings are useful for those already established in their fields, as well as those pursuing new or alternative careers.
Faculty work diligently as mentors and advisors, guiding students toward the requirements of the field of public administration. Additionally, student support ranges from internship guidance to scholarship and graduate research assistantships.
The Department of Public Administration began in 1982 as a master's degree offering within a larger department. It has grown now as a department of its own, currently housed under the College of Public Policy, with more than 200 active students within our different program offerings. Located at the UTSA Downtown Campus, our students enjoy access to the city's center and its offerings in nonprofit organizations, policy work, government offices and a diverse community.
Student Information
Public Administration New Graduate Student Scholarship
The Department of Public Administration is awarding the Carlos and Malu Alvarez Graduate Research Education Excellence Fund Scholarship to up two incoming MPA graduate students.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 1, 2012.
The application is available here.
Applying to the Program
All undergraduate students, including new Freshmen and Transfer students, should refer to Undergraduate Admissions for details on applying to our program.
The Graduate School offers up to date information on applying to and requirements for our MPA program. Visit the Graduate School for more information. Our Graduate Advisor of Record, Dr. Renee D. Nank, is also available to potential students with questions. Graduate Advisor of Record.
Internships
Students wanting to complete an internship should make note of application deadlines for applying as these are earlier than registration deadlines for any given semester:
Fall – July 1
Spring - November 1
Summer - April 1
Downloads & Resources
NASPAA
The National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration is our accrediting body and a sign of quality a student can rely on.
For more information visit NASPAA.
Job Opportunities
Search national listings targeting MPA graduates at Public Service Careers.
Student Resources
Check class schedules and availability in ASAP, pay tuition, get parking, register for classes or graduation, and order transcripts – all in one place.
MPA Alumni Report
The alumni survey was designed to assess demographic and programmatic information from the graduates of the MPA program and is updated every two years. See our latest report here.
About COPP
Located at UTSA Downtown Campus, the College of Public Policy serves as the umbrella for the Department of Public Administration.
Current News & Events
NASPAA Consultants Visit, Stakeholders Invited
The department welcomes Dr. Iris Baxter and Dr. Blue Wooldridge, consultants with NASPAA. As a minority-serving institution, UTSA's MPA program benefits from this special visit in preparation for our 2012-2013 reaccreditation. For more information download the flier and join us Wednesday, May 16 at 2 p.m. in the Durango Building's Student Activities Center (DB 1.116).
Fast-growing MPA degree program in San Antonio
Dr. Christopher G. Reddick, Department Chair, interviewed by GovPro Media regarding the MPA Program's fantastic growth over the last few years. Read more here.
Seven UTSA master's programs recognized
College of Public Policy, Master of Public Administration program received national recognition by Eduniversal international committee. Read more here.
San Antonio Business Journal's "40 Under 40" hail from UTSA
The San Antonio Business Journal honored seven Roadrunners on its "40 Under 40" list. Among the list were three alumni from the College of Public Policy, Master of Public Administration program. Read more here.
Overview of the MPA Program's Self-Study Year
2011-2012 marks our self-study year for the MPA program. During this year the department has gathered voices from stakeholders, completed surveys of incoming and exiting students, and completed a comprehensive survey of our alumni from the last 5 years. We'll post a report shortly providing an overview that shows just how amazing, diverse and energetic our students and alumni are! Stay tuned here for more information. Bringing these voices together helps us in continuing to provide a high quality and responsive education.
BPA's Inaugural Class!
For Fall 2011-Spring 2012, the Department welcomes our first class of Bachelor of Public Administration students!
Fall & Spring Events
Check here for a listing of Department sponsored events for 2011-2012.
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Visit with Department faculty and students
Giving
Contributions to PAD provide funds for scholarships, research fellowships, faculty research support benefiting our students and the community.