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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.
List of MPA Core, Required Classes
- POS 501
- POS 527
- POS 541
- POS 543
- POS 571
- POS 642
- POS 644
Sample Sequence of Classes
9 credits per semester Accordion Closed
| Fall
POS 541, POS 571, POS 543 |
Spring
POS 644, POS 527, POS 642 |
Summer
Elective, Elective |
| Fall
POS 501, POS 581, POS 581, complete graduation paperwork and turn in program of study to MPA Coordinator |
Spring
Capstone |
6 Credits per semester Accordion Closed
| Fall
POS 541, POS 571 |
Spring
POS 543, POS 527 |
Summer
Elective, Elective |
| Fall
POS 644, POS 642 |
Spring
Elective, Elective |
Summer
Elective, complete graduation paperwork and turn in program of study to MPA Coordinator |
| Fall
Capstone |
Public Administration Graduate Certificate Sample Sequence of Classes
Sample Sequence of Classes for the Public Administration Graduate Level
6 Credits per semester Accordion Closed
| Fall (need two)
POS 541 or 543; 644 or 642, POS 581 turn in graduation paperwork and program of study to MPA Coordinator |
Spring (need two)
Elective, Elective |
Learn more about the courses listed above.