Master of Public Administration at UCCS

Rise to new heights in public administration.

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program offers students hands-on experiences and opportunities for meaningful public service involvement through partnerships with government agencies, judicial bodies, and nonprofits across Southern Colorado and beyond. Our online platform provides immersive learning experiences directly relevant to real-world careers. 

• Career-Relevant Courses — Get hands-on experience applying your knowledge to real-world scenarios.
• Military Friendly — The MPA is an accessible degree aligned with common civilian career paths for service members.
• Online Learning — Study fully online with full-time and part-time options.
• NASPAA Accreditation — The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) has accredited our high quality MPA program.

Online Dual Master's Degrees

UCCS offers two dual degrees with the Master of Public Administration:

• Public Administration + Criminal Justice
  Earn your master’s in both public administration and criminal justice in just 54 credit hours, as opposed to 72 credit hours if each degree was pursued separately.
• Public Administration + Sociology (Hybrid)
  Earn your master’s degree in sociology alongside the public administration program in just 53 credit hours, as opposed to 66 credit hours if each degree was pursued separately.

Add a Related Certificate

Gain a competitive edge in the job market. MPA students can also customize their degree program by concurrently earning a distinguishing graduate certificate in the following areas:

• Criminal Justice
• Homeland Security and Emergency Management
• Grant Writing, Management and Program Evaluation
• National Security Intelligence
• Nonprofit Management