Master of Public Administration

Program Goals

The Master of Public Administration degree program builds upon Southern Utah University's individualized, experiential learning through our mission and goals.

Our Mission is to:

• The Master of Public Administration degree program builds upon Southern Utah University's individualized, experiential learning through our mission and goals.
• Develop student knowledge and competencies through scholarly activity, experiential learning, and applied research.
• Offer coursework that presents a framework of understanding based on academic literature and skill development through activities, projects, and assignments.
• Promote public service values, a culture of democratic administration, leadership and managements skills, and ethical decision-making in all aspects of public and nonprofit sector organizations.
• Provide on-campus and online students with comparable academic experiences that develop knowledge and skills for public service.

Our Goal is to:

1. Educate and train students to be innovative leaders in public and nonprofit organizations.
2. Enhance the field of public administration regionally, nationally, and internationally through the academic and service contributions of our faculty and students.
3. Create a learning environment where our students develop public service values and thoughtful and ethical decision-making skills.
4. Assess student learning and use assessment research to continuously enhance the program offerings.
5. Embrace and partner with a diverse student body, faculty, workforce, and public to enhance public policy and administration.

Department/Program Learning Outcomes

After the completing the degree, students should be able to:

1. Think critically.
2. Solve problems using analytic tools and best practices.
3. Synthesize diverse perspectives and information.
4. Implement policies in an efficient and effective manner.