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Over the next five years, a growing number of jobs in federal, state, and local government will become available.* Prepare to advance your career and to meet this increasing demand for public service professionals as you gain the skills to translate public policies into effective programs and projects at the national, state, or local level.

Through in-depth research and practical coursework, you will acquire the management and organizational capabilities you need to administer and oversee diverse and complex agencies as you work for the public good. Learn from scholar-practitioners who share their academic expertise and experience in the field to help you quickly apply what you learn.

Developed by leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, our program blends academic theory with hands-on experience so you can

• Study concepts, principles, and processes related to budget, finance, economics, and human resources and apply them to a variety of public service organizations and all levels of government
• Conduct and apply research to advance democratic processes and promote social change
• Develop tools to enhance collaboration among different sectors
• Broaden your perspective of public service through international themes and concepts incorporated throughout your coursework
• Acquire the skill set required to fill career opportunities and gain a competitive edge in your career

• General Program

Specializations

• Health Policy
• Homeland Security Policy
• Interdisciplinary Policy Studies   ^new
• Law and Public Policy  ^new
• Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities  ^new
• Nonprofit Management and Leadership
• Policy Analysis

For assistance deciding which specialization fits your goals, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.

Walden offers frequent start dates so that you can begin when it’s convenient for you. Next Start Date: September 2. Admission policies vary by program. Call 1-866-492-5336 or apply now.

Other Recommended Programs

• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
• Master of Public Health
• Master of Healthcare Administration  
• M.S. in Psychology
• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Programs (With M.A.T. Option)

The M.P.A. program also gives you a head start toward earning a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2008-09 Edition, on the Internet at http:www.bls.gov/oco/c9/cgs041.htm and http:www.bls.gov/oco/c9/cgs042.htm

 

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