Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Foster positive change in your community with our Master of Public Administration.

Prepare for a life of public service with our master’s degree program in public administration

Program Highlights:

Concentrations:

We offer three concentrations — Human Rights Advocacy, Sustainable Communities, and Community Health — preparing you to help create and implement policies that lead to safer, thriving communities.

Sustainable Communities

Our Master of Public Administration: Sustainable Communities concentration is for those who aspire to lead and advocate for sustainable economic development, environmental development and a healthier culture and society at all levels. Prepare to drive change that nurtures lasting economic and ecological health and be a force for sustainable development in the communities you serve.

Human Rights Advocacy

Lead advocacy efforts that foster human rights and social justice domestically and internationally. Our program instills students with the tools they need to work in governmental, nonprofit or private sectors applying established human rights standards, laws and treaties.

Community Health

Influence government policy and lead advocacy efforts that advance positive social change in communities. With cities around the world facing unprecedented population growth, our program trains students to work toward creating urban environments that promote mental health and well-being. Experiential capstone project at a governmental, community or nonprofit organization.

Program Experience:

Our program is designed to prepare strong leaders and administrators for an ever-growing range of opportunities in public service administration. As a student, you will explore the theoretical foundations and core competencies and skills required to provide strong, ethical leadership and positively affect systems of public service and program administration.

Consistent with our mission, our Master of Public Administration is rooted in social justice, while also developing your aptitude for leadership, management and communication. Over the course of the program, you’ll take part in experiential learning and a professional practicum opportunity so you can cultivate the skills to become an agent of positive social change.

Coursework:

The curriculum for our MPA of 36 credits of coursework carried out in one year of full-time study or over two years of part-time study. Courses include a blend of theory, research and professional practicum experiences.

Coursework includes:

Get a complete list of courses and a more detailed degree plan: CONTACT ADMISSIONS

Graduating socially responsible practitioners, engaging communities, and advancing social justice.

Adler University

17 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60602

312.374.6359