The Program

The Department of Political Science is committed to applied graduate education primarily through the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. The program attracts students from national and international sources; stimulates the research productivity of the faculty, particularly in integrative and applied research important to the needs of Northwest Ohio, the state of Ohio, the nation, and the international community; aids in the recruitment of highly skilled faculty; and brings state and national prestige and recognition to the department and the University.

The MPA, which places an emphasis on rural and small local governments, offers a core curriculum and a number of areas of specialization. The degree is designed to meet the needs for skilled public administrators in government and public sector agencies, businesses, private foundations and other related organizations. The program also offers educational training for future careers in teaching and consulting.

The department is committed to making its graduate education programs, applied research, services and faculty available to rural and local governments and agencies in Northwest Ohio through the Center for Governmental Research and Public Service.

PREREQUISITES FOR GRADUATE WORK:
   
Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have at least a 2.8 grade point average for conditional admission, and a 3.0 for regular admission, a 3.25 in the major, and have a major, minor, or satisfactory equivalent in political science or an appropriate field based on the student's area of interest. In cases where an applicant is deficient in background, the appropriate graduate coordinator will recommend additional course work.

CAREER PATHS:

City manager
State/local government administration
Public Relations
Environmental agencies
Public Health agencies (MPH)

Contact Information:

Shannon Orr , Graduate Coordinator
Room: 127 Williams Hall
Phone: 419-372-2921

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