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With over 175 career-building programs available, we make achieving your goals more accessible. Search our wide range of programs below to find the bachelor’s or master’s degree, certificate, minor or accelerated program that best fits your needs.

Public Administration, Accelerated Master's BA/MPA
Public Administration, Accelerated Master's BA/MPA

Format: On Campus

Earn your undergraduate and graduate degrees in public administration in just five years (depending on your course load). Develop skills in legal research, analysis and writing, as well as policy analysis, strategic planning and public management to prepare for a career in government, nonprofit organizations and the legal field.

Public Administration, JD/MPA
Public Administration, JD/MPA

Format: On Campus

Earn a Juris Doctor and a Master of Public Administration in just four years, rather than the traditional five. Gain an in-depth understanding of legal principles and governance in the public sector. Through a combination of courses and experiential learning opportunities, you will learn about legal concepts, constitutional law, administrative law, public policy, ethics and management in public organizations.

Public Administration, MPA
Public Administration, MPA

Format: On Campus

With a focus on hands-on research opportunities, career planning services and financial assistance options, the MPA program will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful careers in public service. The program has been recognized as a Center of Excellence in Public Administration and holds top national rankings in Urban Policy and Local Government Management.

Public Health Administration, Graduate Certificate
Public Health Administration, Graduate Certificate

Format: On Campus

Gain the foundational skills and knowledge for working with local communities, government agencies and community-based non-profit agencies to develop health initiatives and evaluate their outcomes. The certificate program consists of 12 credit hours.

Public Health Research, Graduate Certificate
Public Health Research, Graduate Certificate

Format: On Campus

Develop the foundational skills and knowledge to conduct health research with local communities to inform impactful community programs. This certificate is offered through the Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master's in Public Health program, which is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. The certificate program consists of 12 credit hours.

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