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I found something in every courser that is directly applicable to my professional life. -Tiffany Perle

Downloads:
2008 -2009 MPA Student Handbook
(MS Word)

MPA Newsletter
(PDF)


MPA Brochure . Click here to download the MPA program informational brochure.

Click on EVENTS for the 2008-2009 Service in Action Seminar Series

 

Master's Degree of Public Administration

Our Mission

Seattle University's Institute of Public Service educates working professionals for positions of responsibility and leadership in the public service. The Institute, consistent with the mission of Seattle University, aims 'to prepare students who can help build through service a just and peaceful community.' The MPA program reflects this social justice mission of the University.

Students and graduates are expected to meet high standards of professionalism, trust and stewardship. The Institute's academic program is responsive to the evolving character of the public service and to the changing problems our public leaders confront.

The Institute serves neighboring communities and the region through applied research, collaborations, training, consultation and public policy forums.

The MPA Offers

  • A state-of-the-art curriculum emphasizing experiential learning
  • A blend of management theory and public policy analysis
  • A specialization in nonprofit management or local government administration
  • Small classes, averaging 20 per class, offered evenings and Saturdays
  • An MPA degree in two to three years while enrolled part-time
  • The choice of fall, winter, spring, or summer start dates
  • Mentorship, internship, and independent study options
  • Access to alumni networks

Recent Post-Election Event

On Wednesday, November 5th The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) and the Institute of Public Service (IPS) held a Post-Election Event in Seattle University’s Schafer Auditorium. This event gave students, alumni, faculty, staff and the general public an opportunity to de-brief about the elections. To hear more about the thoughts, hopes, fears, and expectations that were shared about the next four years please click here.

On October 22nd The Institute of Public Service, the Economic Opportunity Institute and the Early Learning Action Alliance Welcomed David Kirp, author of "The Sandbox Investment: The Preschool Movement and Kids-First Politics," to speak at Seattle University.

Click here to view the TVW video "Kids-First Politics: A Conversation with David Kirp"


Seattle University is the first MPA program in Washington to be NASPAA accredited. Click here to learn more.

Watch three MPA students talk about their experience online. Click Here to see the videos.