Doctor of Public Administration (D.P.A.)
College of Business and Public Management
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Study | ||
| DPA 700 | Doctoral Seminar in Public Policy and Administration | 3 |
| Administrative Core | ||
| DPA 701 | Advanced Practice and Applied Theories of Public Policy and Administration | 3 |
| DPA 702 | Strategic Public Sector Management and Governance | 3 |
| DPA 703 | Advanced Public Sector Economic and Financial Decision Making | 3 |
| DPA 704 | Advocacy and Leadership in Public Policy and Administration | 3 |
| Methods Sequence | ||
| DPA 705 | Research Design for Program and Policy Evaluation | 3 |
| DPA 706 | Quantitative Methods of Program and Policy Evaluation | 3 |
| DPA 707 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| Concentration Area | 9 | |
| May be selected from different departments such as: Public Policy and Administration, Criminal Justice, Geography and Planning, Graduate Social Work, Health, and Psychology. | ||
| Dissertation Project | ||
| DPA 801 | Dissertation Seminar I: Research Questions and Framing the Literature | 3 |
| DPA 802 | Dissertation Seminar II: Data and Measurements | 3 |
| DPA 803 | Dissertation Seminar III: Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis | 3 |
| DPA 804 | Dissertation Seminar IV: Recommendations and Conclusions | 3 |
| Total Credits Required | 45 | |
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via my WCU and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
Nine Credits Per Semester
NOTE: Some courses may be able to be completed during the summer term. Please check the schedule of classes for availability.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| DPA 700 | Doctoral Seminar in Public Policy and Administration | 3 |
| DPA 701 | Advanced Practice and Applied Theories of Public Policy and Administration | 3 |
| Concentration Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| DPA 703 | Advanced Public Sector Economic and Financial Decision Making | 3 |
| DPA 705 | Research Design for Program and Policy Evaluation | 3 |
| Concentration Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester One | ||
| DPA 702 | Strategic Public Sector Management and Governance | 3 |
| DPA 707 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| Concentration Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| DPA 704 | Advocacy and Leadership in Public Policy and Administration | 3 |
| DPA 706 | Quantitative Methods of Program and Policy Evaluation | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester One | ||
| DPA 801 | Dissertation Seminar I: Research Questions and Framing the Literature | 3 |
| DPA 802 | Dissertation Seminar II: Data and Measurements | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| DPA 803 | Dissertation Seminar III: Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis 1 | 3 |
| DPA 804 | Dissertation Seminar IV: Recommendations and Conclusions | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
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The comprehensive exam must be successfully passed before enrolling in DPA 803.
Six Credits Per Semester
NOTE: Some courses may be able to be completed during the summer term. Please check the schedule of classes for availability.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| DPA 700 | Doctoral Seminar in Public Policy and Administration | 3 |
| DPA 701 | Advanced Practice and Applied Theories of Public Policy and Administration | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| DPA 705 | Research Design for Program and Policy Evaluation | 3 |
| Concentration Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester One | ||
| DPA 702 | Strategic Public Sector Management and Governance | 3 |
| Concentration Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| DPA 703 | Advanced Public Sector Economic and Financial Decision Making | 3 |
| DPA 706 | Quantitative Methods of Program and Policy Evaluation | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester One | ||
| DPA 704 | Advocacy and Leadership in Public Policy and Administration | 3 |
| DPA 707 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| DPA 801 | Dissertation Seminar I: Research Questions and Framing the Literature | 3 |
| Concentration Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester One | ||
| DPA 802 | Dissertation Seminar II: Data and Measurements | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| DPA 803 | Dissertation Seminar III: Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis 1 | 3 |
| DPA 804 | Dissertation Seminar IV: Recommendations and Conclusions | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
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The comprehensive exam must be successfully passed before enrolling in DPA 803.
