Western Carolina University

Web Site

 http://www.wcu.edu/as/politicalscience/html/mpa_program.html

Degrees Offered

 MPA (Master of Public Administration)

Fields of Specialization

 General/Public Management, Policy

U.S. State

 North Carolina

Country/Region

 Eastern United States

School Setting:
Sub-urban		 Out-of-State Graduate Tuition:
$10,787 per year
Tests Required:
GRE
TOEFL 		Typical room and board charge:
$4,460 per year
Duration of Program:
Master of Public Affairs:2 years 		Additional fees (Estimated):
$1,440 per year
Popular Course(s):
Comparative Public Policy		 Books/Supplies:
$508 per year
Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)		 Funding Available:
University-based financial aid
Most common country/region represented:
Europe


Typical Employers Hiring International Students:
State and Local Government
Contact Information:
Chris Cooper
MPA Director
Our Masters of Public Affairs Program has been educating students since the early 1980s. Our graduates have been remarkably successful finding positions in the public service, as well as advancing in their current careers. Our alumni include town managers, directors of non-profits, professors, police officers, and many other important positions in public service.

Our program generally enrolls about 50 students who are taught by full-time professors, as well as experienced public servants. Most classes are taught in Asheville, but we also offer some courses in Cullowhee, and others on-line. Applications for admissions are accepted throughout the year. The program requires 36 hours to complete. Many students work on their degree part-time, while others are full-time students. We have a number of assistantships available for full-time students.
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*Last Updated 2006, subject to change.