Public Policy Administration BSPPA/MPPA Dual Degree Program

Program Overview

---

The Public Policy Administration BSPPA/MPPA Dual Degree Program is an accelerated program that allows students to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy Administration (BSPPA) and a Master of Public Policy Administration (MPPA) in five years. The program provides a strong foundation in public policy analysis and administration, enhancing students' research, writing, and analytical skills. Graduates are prepared for careers in public service, including government, non-profit organizations, and consulting.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

---

Program Title:

Public Policy Administration BSPPA/MPPA Dual Degree Program

---

Overview:

• Accelerated program enabling students to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy Administration (BSPPA) and a Master of Public Policy Administration (MPPA) in five years.
• Students apply 12 MPPA credit hours towards the BSPPA, reducing the total required hours from 160 to 148.

---

Objectives:

• Develop a strong foundation in public policy analysis and administration.
• Enhance students' research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Prepare students for careers in public service, including government, non-profit organizations, and consulting.

---

Distinctive Features:

• Jointly approved by the MPPA Director and BSPPA advisor in the Department of Political Science.
• Students complete advanced-level MPPA courses that substitute for BSPPA courses, reducing the overall course load.

---

Core Curriculum:

• Policy Analysis and Economics
• P P ADM 6000Introduction to Policy Analysis3
• ECON 5550Economics for Public Policy Analysis3
• P P ADM 6900Cases in Public Policy Administration3
• Public Administration and Budgeting
• P P ADM 6400Public Administration: Theory & Practice3
• P P ADM 6490Human Resources in the Public Sector3
• P P ADM 6180Governmental Budgeting and Financial Control3
• Statistics, Research Methods, and Information Technology
• P P ADM 6010Introduction to Policy Research3
• P P ADM 6750Applied Research Design3
• P P ADM 6850E-Governance in the Public Sector1

---

Total Hours:

25

---

Thesis:

Not required

---

Electives:

• 12 credit hours of electives based on the student's interests.
• Electives are organized into emphasis areas, including:
• Economic Development
• Environmental Policy
• Health Policy
• Nonprofit Management
• Public Budgeting and Finance
• Public Management
• Public Policy
• Social Policy
• Urban Policy

---

Admission Requirements:

• BSPPA majors must have completed between 60 and 108 credit hours before applying.
• Recommended to apply after completing 90 credit hours.
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA and minimum 3.0 GPA in the major.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in college algebra or equivalent.
• Application must include:
• Three letters of recommendation (including at least one from a current, full-time faculty member)