University of Washington

Web Site

http://evans.washington.edu/

Degrees Offered

MPA (Master of Public Administration), Executive MPA, Master in International Studies

Fields of Specialization

Development/NGO, International Non-Profits, Int'l Public Admin/Public Service, Budgeting and Finance, Economic Development, Education, Environment, General/Public Management, Health, Non-Profit, Policy, Urban

U.S. State

Washington

Country/Region

Western United States

School Setting:
Urban
Non-Resident Tuition and other campus fees:
$20,892/calendar year
Tests Required:
GRE
TOEFL
Health Insurance (required):
$1,484/calendar year
Duration of Program:
MPA:2 years
Executive MPA:15 months
Mid-Career MPA Program:3 years
*MPA-Peace Corps Master International Program:3-4 years (includes 2 years of Peace Corps service)
Room and Board
$13,784/calendar year
Popular Courses:
The Role of NGOs in the Developing World
Program Analysis & Program Evaluation in the Developing World
Managing Policy in a Global Context
Books and Supplies
$1,400
Accreditation:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
TOTAL (U.S. Dollars)
$47,076
Student Employment:
Annually, about 5 % of graduating students take employment outside of the US. An additional 5-15 % of graduates take employment in the US with an internationally oriented organization.


Faculty with Int'l Research/Teaching Interests:
Leigh Anderson, Associate Professor of Public Affairs
Sandra Archibald, Dean and Professor of Public Affairs
Sara Curran, Associate Professor of Public Affairs and International Studies
Diana Fletschner, Assistant Professor of Public Affairs
Mary Kay Gugerty, Assistant Professor Public Affairs
Sanjeev Khagram, Associate Professor of Public Affairs and Int'l Studies
Contact Information:
Director of Student Services and Admissions
Evans School of Public Affairs
University of Washington

The Evans School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington is the preeminent school of public policy and management in the Northwest. The Evans School plays a significant role not just within our community and region but nationally and internationally as well. The Evans School’s multi-disciplinary faculty are engaged in research efforts spanning topics such as reforming public education, designing environmental policy, exploring means to strengthen public and private partnerships, developing conflict resolution and mediation techniques to help solve challenging public issues, examining the role and contributions of nongovernmental organization networks in developing countries, and a variety of other topics addressing key policy and management issues on a location, national and global scale. The Evans School attracts an exceptional, highly qualified student body. The School offers multiple programs leading to the Master of Public Administration degree and also offers a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management. The primary concentration areas at the Evans School are: Education and Social Policy, Environmental Policy, International Affairs, Nonprofit Management, and Urban and Regional Affairs. Concurrent degree programs are also available with other schools at the University of Washington, including Law and International Studies.

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*Last Updated 2006, subject to change.