The purpose of the Public Administration program is to prepare professionals for immediate employment and upward mobility in professional careers in government or for graduate study where the nature of the profession requires the Master's degree as the entry criterion. Its greatest single assest is its potential to alleviate the shortage of professionally educated public administrators, especially those from minority groups, in local, state, national and international public service.
The program is designed to prepare students to resolve the increasingly complex dynamics of working, leading and managing public organizations. It is a response to the increasing importance of planning and management as major instruments in developing solutions to problems of cities and metropolitan regions. Students leave the program with an array of conceptual, quantitative and professional skills.
Dr. Michael O. Adams–Program Director
  
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“In this age of globalization, the MPA program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop the needed skills and applications which are vital components to being a public manager. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in civic engagement and public service.”
Linda D. Smith — MPA Graduate
"The idea of studying at an institution named after two great public servants; Barbara Jordan and Mickey Leland, provides me with the incentive to make my mark and make a significant difference as I pursue a career in public service."
Mickey Ary —MPA Candidate
"I am originally from China and a recent graduate of Baylor University. I am very happy to have been recruited by Dr. Adams and pursuing my Master's degree at TSU in the MPA program."
Ke Dang —MPA Candidate
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