The University of New Mexico is offering an accelerated master's degree program in public administration (MPA) in Gallup and Santa Fe effective this September. The first six-week course is slated to begin Sept. 19.
Students can register non-degree for the first semester while completing the application packet. Students can earn the MPA in two years because of the way the schedule is established. The following courses are available this fall:
Public Management and Policy, Mondays, Sept. 19 through Oct. 26.
Public Institution Organizational Behavior, Mondays, Nov. 7 through Dec. 14.
Public Budgeting, Friday evenings and Saturday mornings, Sept. 23 through Dec. 16.
“Classes will be provided in a variety of formats. Some will be taught by UNM faculty on-site in Gallup and Santa Fe. Some will be taught by practitioners in the field bringing professional experience into the classroom. Other classes will be taught via instructional television and video conferencing,” said John Cornish, senior program manager, Extended University.
Bruce Perlman, director, UNM School of Public Administration, said, “Carrying nine hours each semester, students can earn the full 42 credit hours required for the MPA in just two years.”
“This makes the degree attractive and accessible to working adults who are already balancing family and careers,” said
Made available by UNM's Extended University, the program is in response to requests and community needs.
“State government, state agencies, tribal and health administrators asked us to make this degree available,” said Jerónimo Domínguez, vice provost, Extended University.
Perlman, said, “The program is being made available in Santa Fe and Gallup because of the need for it, and because both communities play key, but different roles within the state.”
Cornish said that Extended University is providing the “behind the scenes” support, while Perlman and the School of Public Administration faculty is making it happen.
For more program information, visit http://eu.unm.edu . In Gallup, call 863-7618 or in Santa Fe call 428-1246.
Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920
Posted by scarr at August 25, 2005 10:55 AM