Public Administration Programs in Missouri

Consider a Featured Online MPA Program

School and Program Information	Online Program?	GRE Requirements	Course Information
University of North Carolina Online Master of Public Administration (MPA) MPA @ UNC	Online	GRE Waivers available	Complete in as little as 18 months, includes a Practical Work Experience practicum at a public service organization.
American University Online Master of Public Administration and Policy (MPAP) Master's in Public Policy (MPP) NASPAA Accredited	Online	Ask representative.	Graduate with your MPAP in 24 months
Anna Maria College Online Master of Public Administration NEASC Accredited	Online	No entrance exam or thesis required.	5 MPA specializations: Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Fire and Emergency Services, General, Homeland Security
George Washington University Online Master of Professional Studies in Strategic Public Relations MSCHE Accredited	Online	Ask representative.	Earn a GW degree in as few as 18 months

Public Administration Programs That May Be Currently Accepting Applicants

Earn a top-ranked Master of Public Administration online from UNC-Chapel Hill without relocating. MPA @ UNC can be completed in less than two years and no public service experience is required to apply. Advanced degree GRE waivers are available to those who qualify.
Click for admissions information at OnlineMPA.UNC.edu

Earn a master’s degree from a top-ranked school for public affairs. American University brings DC to you with the online Master of Public Administration and Policy (MPAP), combining our nationally recognized and NASPAA-accredited Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) and Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) degree programs into one foundational, highly marketable credential. Click here for more program information.

The Johns Hopkins University Center for Advanced Governmental Studies brings together theory and practice in the study of government and its effects, domestically and abroad. Earn a master’s degree (choose from 3 specialty programs) or graduate certificate (4 different options) with the prestige of Johns Hopkins University and the flexibility of AAP’s online options. Choose to study Government, Public Management, Government Analytics, and more.

When you earn your online Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) in Non-Profit Management from Seton Hall University, you build the foundation in all aspects of public administration to turn theory into practice. You will acquire the knowledge and skills you need to run and manage non-profit and government organizations to effect positive change and improve communities. NASPAA Accredited. GRE/GMAT waivers available.
Click for admissions information at SHU.edu.

List of Public Administration Programs in Missouri

Public Administration Programs That May Be Currently Accepting Applicants

University of North Carolina

https://onlinempa.unc.edu/

Master of Public Administration Online

Accredited

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American University

http://online.american.edu/mpap

Master of Public Administration and Policy (Online)

NASPAA Accredited

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Johns Hopkins University AAP

http://advanced.jhu.edu/

MS in Government, MS in Public Management

MSCHE Accredited

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Seton Hall University

http://online.shu.edu/mpa

Master of Public Administration in Non-Profit Management

NASPAA Accredited

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Public Administration Programs That May Be Currently Accepting Applicants

Lindenwood University - Master of Public Administration (MPA)

http://www.lindenwood.edu/academics/academic-schools/school-of-humanities/public-affairs-and-administration/public-administration/master-of-public-administration-mpa/

Lindonwood offers an online MPA program to working professional students. Required courses include business administration, human services, and additional core topics.

Saint Charles MO NCACSHLC Accredited

Missouri State University - Master of Public Administration (MPA)

http://politicalscience.missouristate.edu/mpa/

Missouri State offers students an MPA in either a Traditional or Non-Traditional track. Concentration areas in the program include Public safety, Local government management and Public policy.

MO NASPAA Accredited

Missouri State University-Springfield - Master of Public Administration (MPA)

http://politicalscience.missouristate.edu/mpa/ProgramReq.htm

Missouri State offers students an MPA in either a Traditional or Non-Traditional track. Concentration areas in the program include Public safety, Local government management and Public policy.

Springfield MO NCACSHLC Accredited

Park University - Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.)

http://www.park.edu/academics/academic-programs/graduate-programs/master-of-public-affairs/index.html

Park University offers an MPA degree that is flexible for students whether it be online or on campus. The program has concentrations in public management, Business, government and global society, nonprofit and community services management and disaster and emergency management.

Parkville MO NCACSHLC Accredited

Saint Louis University - Master of Public Administration (MPA)

http://www.slu.edu/department-of-political-science-home/graduate-programs/master-of-public-administration/master-of-public-administration-(mpa)

MPA program is designed for public service professionals and pre service students. Dual programs are available as well, including the MSW/MPA and the JD/MPA.

Saint Louis MO NASPAA | NCACSHLC Accredited

Southeast Missouri State University - Master of Public Administration (MPA)

http://www.semo.edu/gradschool/GradBulletin/Dec06/Dec06HTMLFiles/PubAdminFrame6.html

Students learn leadership roles in public and nonprofit organizations with an MPA degree from Southeast Missouri State. Concentrations are either public administration or community wellness and leisure services.

Cape Girardeau MO NCACSHLC Accredited

University of Missouri-Columbia - Master of Public Affairs (MPA)

https://truman.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mpa/

MO NASPAA | NCACSHLC Accredited

University of Missouri-Columbia - Master of Public Affairs (MPA)

https://truman.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mpa/

Columbia MO NASPAA | NCACSHLC Accredited

University of Missouri-Kansas City - Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

http://www.umkc.edu/mpa/

UMKC offers students an MPA program which assists them in developing their leadership and management skills in public sectors. Areas of concentration include Nonprofit Management, Urban Policy and Administration, and Health Services Administration.

Kansas City MO NASPAA | NCACSHLC Accredited

University of Phoenix-Missouri - Master of Public Administration (MPA)

http://www.phoenix.edu/programs/degree-programs/criminal-justice-and-security/masters/mpa.html

No longer taking enrollment

Saint Louis MO NCACSHLC Accredited

Webster University - Master of Public Administration (MPA)

http://www.webster.edu/business-and-technology/academics/public-administration.html

The MPA from Webster University prepares professionals for advancement opportunities in the public administration field.

Saint Louis MO NCACSHLC Accredited