Overview

Learning outcomes

The Public Administration degree program at Washington Adventist University consists of a core curriculum with a preparation course, nine cognate courses and a practicum in an agency or not-for-profit organization.The purpose of the Master of Arts in Public Administration degree is to provide academic and professional competencies that are rooted in service to students, government and society in general. It will create opportunities for graduates who are practical public service thinkers and thinking public service practitioners.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Democracy and Public Administration
Public Sector Research

Public Service Budgeting and Fiscal Controls

Public Service Ethics

Policy Analysis and Decision Support

Public Service Team-building

Public Service Information Technology Project Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Takoma Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The completion of an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Applicants whose GPA falls between 2.60 and 2.74 must submit GRE scores of 150 on both verbal and quantitative portions of the test in order to be considered for admission.

Professional resume and two letters of recommendation.

Completed Fundamentals course with a grade of B or higher.

Written statement and possible interview.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7500 USD / year

≈ 7500 USD / year
Out-of-State

7500 USD / year

≈ 7500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7500 USD / year

≈ 7500 USD / year

Funding

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