UDC SBPA Master of Public Administration Program Fact Sheet Degree Title: Master of Public Administration Relationship between Program and University: The Master of Public Administration program is located in the School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA). SBPA is one of the five schools that make up the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). UDC is an urban land grant institution serving the citizens of the District and region. The public sector is a major employer in this region. The SBPA and the MPA program focus on supporting the University s mission to build a diverse generation of competitive, civically engaged scholars and leaders. Mission Statement: The mission of the University of the District of Columbia s (UDC) Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is to provide a rigorous curriculum that is diverse and promotes a commitment to public service with a focus on integrity, critical thinking and an action-oriented collaborative approach demonstrated through research and experiential learning opportunities. The program educates graduate students to provide the Washington metropolitan area federal and local government agencies at the city, county, and state levels, nonprofit organizations, and beyond, with competent, knowledgeable and ethical leaders able to communicate with diverse employees and manage programs. Modes of Program Delivery: Courses are taught in the classroom Face to Face and one Hybrid course Number of Credit Hours: 39 credit hours Length of Degree: 2 years List of Dual-Degrees: None. List of Specializations: Nonprofit Management and Public Management Fast Track Info: None. Number of Students: 22 Students (2014-2015) Student Diversity: Ethnicity Race FALL 2013 FALL 2014 Hispanic 2 Non-Hispanic American Indian 1 Asian 1 1 Black 12 13 White 5 2 Non-Hispanic Total 18 19 Unknown 3 2 Grand Total 21 21
Ethnic Diversity Enrolling Students Self-Study Year Minus 1 2013-2014 Self- Study Year 2014-2015 Total Male Female Male Female Male Female Black or African American, non-hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native, non-hispanic/latino 6 6 6 7 13 12 0 0 1 0 1 0 Asian, non-hispanic/latino 0 1 0 1 0 1 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non- Hispanic/Latino 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hispanic/Latino 0 0 1 1 1 1 White, non-hispanic/latino 5 0 2 0 7 0 Two or more races, non- Hispanic/Latino 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nonresident alien 0 1 0 1 0 2 Race and/or Ethnicity Unknown 1 2 0 2 1 4 Total 12 10 10 12 22 22 Disabled 0 0 0 0 0 0
Admission Criteria: General Requirements for Admission: MPA program A baccalaureate degree conferred by an accredited institution A minimum of 2.5 grade point average on a scale of 4.0 Two letters of recommendation 500 word typed personal statement describing objectives and career aspirations Scores from a recent (5 years or less) Graduate Record Exam (GRE) On a case by case basis provisional admissions may be granted to applicants who do not meet the standard admissions requirements. International students, particularly from non-english speaking countries, must demonstrate sufficient English skills by taking and submitting scores from the IELTS or TOEFL tests as part of their application. The minimum TOEFL score for admission into the program is 79 for the internet-based test. Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership A baccalaureate degree conferred by an accredited institution A minimum of 2.5 grade point average on a scale of 4.0 Two letters of recommendation A statement of academic and professional goals, research interests, and motivation *Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) are not required for acceptance to the Certificate program. Up to 9 credits may be applied to the Master of Public Administration (MPA) unless all requirements are met before the fourth course is begun. If the student has met these requirements, then all 18 credits can be applied to the MPA. If a student decides to enroll in the MPA program, the GRE is required.
Number of Faculty Teaching in the Program: Faculty: There are 4 full-time MPA nucleus faculty, 2 full-time SBPA faculty who teach MPA courses and 2 adjunct faculty members. Department of Public Administration - 202.274.7001 202.274.6741 Julius N. Anyu Professor 202-274-7175 jndumbe@udc.edu Sylvia R. Benatti Associate Professor 202-274-5794 sbenatti@udc.edu Yolandra Plummer Associate Professor 202-274-7044 yolandra.plummer@udc.edu William White Professor 202-274-7039 wwhite@udc.edu Michael Tannen Associate Professor 202-274-7046 mtannen@udc.edu Deborah Lyons Professor 202-274-7043 dlyons@udc.edu Faculty Diversity FT PT Total M F M F Black or African American, non-hispanic 1 1 2 1 5 American Indian or Alaska Native, non-hispanic/latino 0 0 0 0 0 Asian, non-hispanic/latino 0 0 0 0 0 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-hispanic/latino 0 0 0 0 0 Hispanic/Latino 0 1 0 0 1 White, non-hispanic/latino 1 0 1 0 2 Two or more races, non-hispanic/latino Nonresident alien Race and/or Ethnicity Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 Total 2 2 3 1 8 Disabled
Tuition Cost (In-State and Out-of-State) GRADUATE Resident Metro Non-Resident Tuition & Fees $8,200 $9,200 $15,200 Room & Board 13,200 13,200 13,200 Books 1,100 1,100 1,100 Travel 1,500 1,500 1,500 Miscellaneous/Personal 1,900 1,900 1,900 TOTAL $25,900 $26,900 $30,700 http://www.udc.edu/financial_aid/cost_attendance http://www.udc.edu/admissions/tuition_fee_schedule Graduation rates for 2013 cohort 2015 graduation Initially Enrolled 2013 Graduated within Degree Program Length Graduated in 150% of Degree Program Length Graduated in 200% of Degree Program Length Total Number of Students in the SSY-5 Cohort 9 6 1 7
Employment Distribution Statistics Employment Statistics 2013-2014 National or central government in the same country as the program State, provincial or regional government in the same country as the program City, County, or other local government in the same country as the program Foreign government (all levels) or international quasi-governmental 1 0 2 1 Nonprofit domestic-oriented 0 Nonprofit/NGOs internationally-oriented 1 Private Sector - Research/Consulting 0 Private Sector but not research/ consulting 0 Military 0 Obtaining further education 1 Unemployed seeking employment 0 Unemployed not seeking employment 0 Status Unknown 1 Total Number of Graduates 7
Internships & Employment of Current Students Students identified and participated in the following internships District of Columbia Leadership Program Child and Family Services DC government agency NASPAA Database assistant Office of the DC Government Chief Financial Officer 2 summer internships DC Sustainability Energy Utility The Boy Scouts The BGR Group Additionally, students enrolled in MPA coursework had full-time jobs in the following locations to name a few. District of Columbia Fire Department District of Columbia Department of Human Services Institute of International Education District of Columbia Human Services, Procurement & Contracting AmeriCorps VISTA member Department of Justice The World Bank DCTV DC Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner UDC Office of the Provost UDC Learning Resource Center