Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bush School of Government and Public Service offers a combined Master of Public Service and Administration and Doctor of Philosophy degree. The MPSA and EAHR Combined Degrees Program (CDP) is a coordinated educational effort of the Bush School and the School of Education and Human Development.

Program Description

The CDP is designed for those individuals who intend to build an academic career focused on conducting research in the multidisciplinary field of education policy. This unique academic program will prepare individuals for careers in research universities and teaching colleges as well as for careers in consultancies or educational agencies of all types (private, non-profit, local, state, federal or international).

Program Outcomes

Ultimately, students who successfully complete all program requirements will receive both a Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA) degree from the Bush School of Government and Public Service and a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration (Ph.D.) from the Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development, in the School of Education and Human Development.

Career Opportunities

• Careers in research universities
  • Research positions
  • Teaching positions
• Careers in teaching colleges
  • Teaching positions
  • Administrative positions
• Careers in consultancies or educational agencies
  • Private agencies
  • Non-profit agencies
  • Local, state, federal, or international agencies