MPA Degree Requirements
MPA students must successfully complete at least 39 semester credit hours of approved MPA course work. Some students may also be required to complete the public service internship, which is explained below. Eighteen semester credit hours are core courses. The eighteen additional semester credit hours are in the student’s area of emphasis.
More about the environmental emphasis (PDF document)
More about the state and local government emphasis (PDF document)
In addition, the final required course serves as a capstone to the MPA students’educational experience. The three credit hour “Assessment Course” is taken during the final semester of a student’s coursework. Those MPA students without significant administrative experience in a public sector or other public affairs agency are to complete a public service internship (six additional credit hours).
Transfer of Graduate Courses: Because of a cooperative agreement made with Idaho State University and the University of Idaho, the MPA credits earned at those institutions can, with approval, be accepted into the Boise State University program. Transfer of credit from all other institutions is limited to 9 semester credits.
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