Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - Nonprofit Administration Concentration
This concentration is designed for those who want to enhance their knowledge of nonprofit administration. It is appropriate for individuals pursuing careers in a wide range of nonprofit fields and is intended to provide a core set of skills and knowledge for people who desire to enhance their management and supervisory skills within the context of a nonprofit organization.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Public Administration Core | 21 | |
| PPA 500 | Foundations of Public Service | 3 |
| PPA 501 | Analysis and Decision Making I | 3 |
| PPA 502 | Analysis and Decision Making II | 3 |
| PPA 503 | Public Budgeting & Finance | 3 |
| PPA 504 | Public Human Resource Management | 3 |
| PPA 505 | Public Sector Organization Theory | 3 |
| PPA 506 | Foundations in Nonprofit Administration | 3 |
| Concentration Requirements | 9 | |
| PPA 532 | Grant Writing | 3 |
| PPA 533 | Nonprofit Fundraising Essentials | 3 |
| PPA 535 | Strategic Management for Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Selected under advisement of M.P.A. director or faculty advisor. | ||
| Capstone Seminar | 3 | |
| PPA 600 | Capstone Seminar in Public Administration | 3 |
| Internship or Professional Seminar | 3 | |
| Required for students without sufficient, professional public sector work experience. | ||
| PPA 601 | Public Policy and Administration Internship | 3-6 |
| or PPA 602 | Professional Seminar in Public Administration | |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 39 | |
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.
Full-time
(36 credits if an internship is not required)
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| PPA 500 | Foundations of Public Service | 3 |
| PPA 501 | Analysis and Decision Making I | 3 |
| PPA 506 | Foundations in Nonprofit Administration | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| PPA 502 | Analysis and Decision Making II | 3 |
| PPA 503 | Public Budgeting & Finance | 3 |
| PPA 535 | Strategic Management for Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| PPA 533 | Nonprofit Fundraising Essentials | 3 |
| PPA 532 | Grant Writing | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| PPA 504 | Public Human Resource Management | 3 |
| PPA 505 | Public Sector Organization Theory | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| PPA 600 | Capstone Seminar in Public Administration | 3 |
| PPA 5XX | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
