Masters degree in Public Administration

Learn more about the Masters in Public Administration and what it can do for your career...

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With greater quantification of public policy and accountability of government positions, the fog hovering over the actual effectiveness of officials and policy is being lifted. Public administration is becoming a field that is associated more with getting things done and less with ambivolent politics.

This is great news for those who are interested in social change, enhancing civil society and making the world a better place for all.

Masters programs in Public Administration are teaching students the skills, theories, and details of policy development that are essential for successfully serving in Public Administration.

What you will learn...

Specifically, a Masters degree program in Public Administration will provide you with knowledge in most if not all of the following areas:

Masters in Public Administration Concepts

  • Psychology and theories of social change
  • Research design
  • Psychological theories of public administration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Strategies in public administration and leadership
  • Theories behind development and implementation of policy
  • Effects of global competition on public administration
  • Enhancement of civil society
  • Attributes of fair and effective public services
  • Economics
  • Political science fundamentals
  • Sociology concepts
  • Administrative law
  • Theoris of effective management
  • Understanding of opinion surveys and confidence indexes

Masters in Public Administration Programs ...

University of Phoenix

Program(s):

  • Master of Management Public Administration

University of the Rockies

Programs:

  • Masters in Psychology - Non-profit Management, and Organizational Leadership

Walden University (Online)

Programs:

  • Masters in Psychology - specialization in Public Administration & Social Change

**A representative at each of these universities will provide you with more information about their Masters degree programs in Public Administration and about possible future career prospects associated with this degree after you complete the associated forms.

In addition, you should contact schools offering similar programs, such as Capella's master program in organizational psychology, to make sure you are embarking in the right educational direction for your career ambitions.

  • Capella University
    • M.S. in Psychology - Specialization in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Salary Benefits...

  • In May of 2008, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics published a salary survey stating Social & Community Managers earned an average of $60,570 across the country while the top 10% or earners averaged $96,290.
  • In June of 2009, Indeed.com published data stating Policy Analysts averaged $76,000 across the country.

Advancement...

Typically, a masters degree in public administration will qualify you for most positions in the industry, however, advancement is always an option. A Doctor of Public Administration is the usual next step in advancing your education. Those who are interested in earning a DPA degree are also usually interested in research and policy development.

Career possibilities for those with a Master's degree in Public Administration...

  • Social & Community Services Manager
  • Policy Analyst
  • Auditor
  • Parole officer
  • Manager of government branches
  • Executive of government branches