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Master of Public Administration

Program Description and Curriculum

Certificate in Public Administration

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M. P. A. STUDENT ORGANIZATION

There is an active M. P. A. student organization (K-ASPA) within the Department of Political Science. Participation in this organization is an excellent way of meeting other graduate students and keeping up-to-date with departmental news and events. In general, this organization is expected to foster professionalism among students. There is also a chapter of Pi Alpha Alpha-- the Public Administration honor society.

ASPA

The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) is the professional association of public administrators. This organization has a very active Chapter in our area. Frequent meetings consist of a dinner and a presentation by a prominent administrator. Graduate students are strongly encouraged to join this association and attend the monthly meetings.

PI ALPHA ALPHA

Pi Alpha Alpha is the Public Administration honor society. The Department has a local chapter. Students who have 3.7 and over GPA are encouraged to join this society.

CONTACT INFORMATION

M.P.A. Director, Department of Political Science
226 Waters Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
Phone: 785-532-6842
Fax: 785-532-2339
Email: polsci@ksu.edu

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