Master of 公共管理
的 mission of 的 188BETAPP下载 MPA program is to inspire au的ntic public servants 通过领导 照亮 它的学习者 发现 what it truly means to be of public 服务. This is fundamental to 的 institution’s mission of 在. Diskubre. Setbe. 以启发. 发现. 服务.
This professional degree program provides graduate students with a high caliber educational experience that prepares its aspirants to be leaders, managers, and analysts in public affairs, public administration, and public policy careers at 的 territorial, regional, federal, and international levels. 的 curriculum offers valuable opportunities for individuals to embrace diversity and practice citizenship; enhance and improve essential leadership/managerial skills; research seminal concepts and 的ories of public administration, public affairs, and public policy; and explore contemporary techniques regarding 的 formulation, analysis, and implementation of policies, programs, and best practices in organization and society. This mission is accomplished by educating and training professional leaders that are citizenship-oriented, accountable, and ethical; whose focus is a commitment to public 服务.
(这句话 在, Diskubre和Setbe are in 的 indigenous language of Chamorro, which mean to enlighten, 发现, and 服务).
以下将作为MPA核心能力的七个领域. 这些 domains relate to mission, public 服务 values and functions as 的 basis for 的 程序的课程. 在完成MPA学位的要求后,学生 will demonstrate 的 following abilities:
的 following public 服务 values are fundamental ideals and principles of 的 MPA 由Faculty、学生和利益相关者共享的项目. 程序的 使命、治理和课程的结构是为了维护以下公众 服务价值,这是区别于其他学位课程:
Professionals Committed to Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics: Our mission will 是由有能力的专业人士,致力于追求公众利益与 问责制、透明度和最高标准的道德考量.
Public Servants Worthy of Public Trust: As Public Servants, with every thought, word, and deed, we must strive every day, and at every instance, to prove ourselves worthy 公众的信任. 188BETAPP下载必须谦卑,认为自己有资格被控告 with 的 welfare of o的rs.
Keepers of Respect, Equity, and Fairness Rooted in 的 Principles of Democracy: 的 民主原则必须是188BETAPP下载所做一切事情的核心. 188BETAPP下载也必须 在与所有人打交道时,努力表现出尊重、公平和公平 公务员们. 此外,以宪法为指导应该是188BETAPP下载的承诺 principles of 的 United States, 的 Organic Act of Guam, and be exemplars of law-abiding citizens in our respective roles within public 服务.
In order to apply for admission to 的 Master of 公共管理 (MPA) Program, applicant packets must include:
Satisfaction of Graduate Admission Standards, according to 的 current UOG Graduate 公告;
Earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university (a prospective MPA项目的候选人可以持有任何领域的学士学位. 不是的 学士学位必须是公共管理方面的.);
Official transcripts of all undergraduate work;
An overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) in 的 last 两年(62小时).)
Completion of Common Professional Component (CPC) – Based Comprehensive Exam for Master’s 公共管理学位课程(行政管理可以通过 SBPA院长办公室);
Two letters of recommendation;
简历;
意向书. 意图陈述至少应该包括,为什么 prospective candidate is choosing to pursue an MPA degree, what 的 applicant intends to do with 的 degree, and o的r pertinent information;
After completion of Steps 1-8, applicants must schedule an interview with MPA Chair;
论文/写作样本(MPA面试时现场执行 程序的椅子).
Any courses which are seven years old or more must be retaken unless, permission is granted by 的 MPA Admissions and Appeals Committee.
Any courses in which a student receives a C+ or below must be retaken, unless permission is granted by 的 MPA Admissions and Appeals Committee.
学生最多只能得到一个C+或以下的成绩. 二年级A C+或以下,无论GPA如何,都将自动停学. 回顾 MPAAdmissions和上诉委员会对学生的审查将开始. 在审查, 学生可能会被停学或被开除.
成绩不及格的学生将被自动停学. MPAAdmissions和上诉委员会将开始对学生进行审查. 经审查,学生可能会被停学或被开除.
学生必须完成所有七门核心课程,以满足核心要求:
课程 |
科目名称 |
学分 |
项提供 |
PA501 | APPLIED RESEARCH METHODOLOGY + | 3个学时 | 秋天/ SPRING /年 |
PA510 | 管理思想 + | 3个学时 | 只在秋天/每年 |
PA525 | 公共预算 + | 3个学时 | 只在秋天/每年 |
PA530 | 公共人员、纪律和绩效管理 + | 3个学时 | 只在秋天/每年 |
PA535 | INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS + | 3个学时 | 只在春天/一年四季 |
PA540 | 行政法 + | 3个学时 | 只在春天/一年四季 |
PA560 | LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF ORGANIZATIONS + | 3个学时 | 只在春天/一年四季 |
注意: PA-501 must be taken within 的 first 12 credits.
学生 may choose any of 的 following courses to satisfy 的 elective requirements:
课程 |
科目名称 |
学分 |
项提供 |
PA545A | PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNANCE + | 3个学时 | 秋天/ SPRING /年 |
PA545B | PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS + | 3个学时 | 秋天/ SPRING /年 |
PA545C | COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION + | 3个学时 | 秋天/ SPRING /年 |
PA545D | 公共计划 + | 3个学时 | 秋天/ SPRING /年 |
PA545E | 公共合同和采购政策和实践 + | 3个学时 | 秋天/ SPRING /年 |
PA570A | 公共人事管理专题-政策 + | 3个学时 | 秋天/ SPRING /年 |
PA570B | 公共人事管理专题-当前相关问题 + | 3个学时 | 秋天/ SPRING /年 |
PA570C | 公共人事管理专题——雇佣法 + | 3个学时 | 秋天/ SPRING /年 |
PA570D | 公共人事管理专题——组织 + | 3个学时 | 秋天/ SPRING /年 |
PA570E | 公共人事管理专题-系统 + | 3个学时 | 秋天/ SPRING /年 |
Required of all pre-服务 students:
课程 |
科目名称 |
学分 |
项提供 |
PA598 | INTERNSHIP: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION + | 3个学时 | 秋天/ SPRING /年 |
May be taken multiple times only with 的 expressed written consent of 的 MPA Chair:
课程 |
科目名称 |
学分 |
项提供 |
PA590 | SPECIAL PROJECTS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION + | 3个学时 | Fall only / Fall only |
学生 must choose one of 的 following two courses to satisfy 的 capstone experience 要求:
课程 |
科目名称 |
学分 |
项提供 |
PA692 | 实习 + | 3个学时 | 秋天/ SPRING /年 |
PA695 | 论文 + | 6学时 | 秋天/ SPRING /年 |
无论是PA-692实习或PA-695论文都可以作为顶点经验. 的 MPA资格考试将作为顶点经验的一部分分发 only be taken in 的 student’s graduating semester. Instructor’s consent is required for admittance into a Capstone course.
的 经济资助办事处 provides students various financial assistance such as federal 勤工俭学、奖学金、贷款和其他经济援助方式. 为进一步 information, visit 的 188BETAPP下载's 经济资助办事处.
奖学金/奖项: 各种社区组织和企业提供竞争性奖励资金 to applicants based on academic or o的r specific achievements, which awarded recipients 不要还款. 欲了解更多信息,请查看列出的奖学金和奖项 的 奖学金 page.
资助: 联邦或地方政府提供给学生的不需要偿还的资金. 点击 的 经济援助程序 to current grants that you may be eligible for.
贷款: 公共和私人组织为学生提供资金,以换取还款 of 的 loan amount plus interest. 看到 经济援助程序 on eligible loan(s) you may qualify for.
状态 | 每笔信贷成本 |
居民,毕业 | $299 |
非居民,毕业 | $598 |
的 MPA internship requirement is an integral part of preparing a student's employment in 的 public, non-profit, or private sectors. 的 internship is a real-world experience, enabling students to connect what 的y learned into action within diverse work environments. A graduate internship offers students professional experience in a student's career 领域兴趣,增强他们的网络、技能和实用性 职业生涯的经历. 的 MPA program provides internship opportunities; however, students can opt to explore and request specific internship placements, which 的 MPA program 高度的支持. 考虑到这一点的重要性,学生们应该研究和考察潜力 实习机会一旦进入MPA项目和协调 MPA项目主管和实习协助协调员.
学生 who are in-服务 or have substantial experience in public administration 可否正式申请豁免实习要求. 因此,学生 granted an internship waiver must take an additional elective course (3个学时) to satisfy 的 hourly requirements for 的 MPA program. To request an internship waiver, send an email to 的 MPA 项目负责人 with your resume and a summary of your work 您认为与您的豁免申请相关的经历.
的 follow organizations have provided internship opportunities for MPA students in 过去几年:
的 职业发展办公室 provides and coordinates career development and employment assistance for 188BETAPP下载 students and graduates. 的y offer several 服务s, such as but are not limited to career counseling and assessment, job search and referral, and alumni connections (mentorship). 为进一步 information, visit 的 职业发展办公室.
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