Western Michigan University

Web Site

 http://www.wmich.edu/spaa/index.html

Degrees Offered

 MPA (Master of Public Administration), Ph.D programs

Fields of Specialization

 General/Public Management, Health, Non-Profit, Human Resource Management

U.S. State

 Michigan

Country/Region

 Central United States

School Setting:
Sub-urban		 Out-of-State Graduate Tuition:
$12,400 per year
Tests Required:
TOEFL 		Typical room and board charge:
$6,651 per year
Duration of Program:
MPA:2.5 years
MPA/JD:5 years
PhD:4-6 years 		Additional fees (Estimated):
$300 per year
Popular Courses:
Human Resources Administration
Master of Development Administration courses
*The selection of concentration elective courses are determined by the student's career goals. Consequently, students select elective courses from the MPA and MDA programs as well as other departments such as Communication. 		Books/Supplies:
$800 per year
Accreditation:
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)		 Funding Available:
University-based financial aid
Most common country/region represented:
Kenya
China
Nigeria


Typical Employers Hiring International Students:
Primarily government agencies in other countries but also the the United States Federal Government and international service organizations based in the United States.
Contact Information:
Phone: (269) 387-8930
Fax: (269) 387-8935
cpa_spaa@wmich.edu
The WMU School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) is one of the nation’s largest MPA programs and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration. During the past quarter century, the SPAA has graduated more than 1,500 women and men who hold leadership positions in federal, state, and local governments, health care and social services organizations, nonprofit agencies, and academic institutions.

The MPA curriculum emphasizes evaluating the administrative environment and addresses the economic, cultural, historical, and political environment in which a student's agency operates. These elements enhance the student’s capacity to respond effectively to current problems and maximizes a manager’s ability to effectively address policy and constituency issues.

Most MPA courses are offered once per week from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Selected courses are offered on Saturdays or online. The entire MPA curriculum (PADM courses) is available at the Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Southwest Campuses of Western Michigan University.
*Some tuition information provided by www.gradview.com

*Last Updated 2006, subject to change.