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Master of Public Administration Progression Plans
Planning your NAU MPA degree
These are examples of possible progression plans for Northern Arizona University’s NASPAA Accredited MPA degree. You should take required, core MPA classes, first before taking electives. Speak with the MPA Coordinator about your unique circumstance to design a plan that is right for you. We have samples listed below.
Masters of Public Administration Required Classes
List of MPA Core, Required Classes Accordion Closed
- POS 501
- POS 527
- POS 541
- POS 543
- POS 571
- POS 542
- POS 544
Masters of Public Administraton Sample Sequence of Classes
9 credits per semester Accordion Closed
First Year
Fall Semester
- POS 541
- POS 571
- POS 543
Spring Semester
- POS 544
- POS 527
- POS 542
Summer Semester
- 2 Elective Credits
Second Year
Fall Semester
- POS 501
- POS 581
- Complete graduation paperwork and turn in program of study to MPA Coordinator
Spring Semester
- Portfolio
6 Credits per semester Accordion Closed
First Year
Fall Semester
- POS 541
- POS 571
Spring Semester
- POS 543
- POS 527
Summer Semester
- 2 Elective Credits
Second Year
Fall Semester
- POS 544
- POS 542
Spring Semester
- 2 Elective Credits
Summer Semester
- 1 Elective Credit
- Complete graduation paperwork and turn in program of study to MPA Coordinator
Third Year
Fall Semester
- Portfolio
Public Administration Graduate Certificate Sample Sequence of Classes
6 Credits per semester Accordion Closed
Fall Semester
- POS 541 or POS 543
- POS 544 or POS 542
- POS 581
- Turn in graduation paperwork and program of study to MPA Coordinator
Spring Semester
- 2 Elective Credits
Learn more about the courses listed above.