Seattle University College of Arts & Sciences Public Administration 901 12th Avenue PO Box 222000 Seattle, WA 98122-1090 US   Phone: 1-206-296-5440 Fax: 1-206-296-5656   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.P.A.- Public Administration On Campus   The SU MPA program is entering its 30th year, with nearly 800 graduates now working for nonprofit organizations, public agencies and private firms throughout the region. The Institute of Public Service educates working professionals for positions of responsibility and leadership in public service. The MPA program specifically, provides: State-of-the-art curriculum emphasizing experiential learning A blend of management theory and public-policy analysis Optional specialization in nonprofit management Small classes (avg. 18/class) offered evenings and Saturdays An MPA degree in two to three years while enrolled part-time The MPA curriculum is designed to prepare effective managers for positions of responsibility and trust in the public service. It provides course work in public policy, organization analysis, human resources and financial management. Specialized elective options are offered for those pursuing career interests in nonprofit management and local government administration.     Accreditation Information: The program was recently accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam — Applicants who received most or all of their education in non-English speaking countries may be required by an admissions officer to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language exam.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience At least one year of work experience  Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1332  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 631  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $587  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $15390  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic