The Evans School's Master of Public Administration (MPA) program emphasizes broad-based fundamentals in policy analysis and management, while allowing you to pursue a field of specialization through a concentration.
Our MPA degree includes 72 total credit hours, with a minimum of 60 credit hours from within the Evans School:
- 36 credits of core courses in the areas of analysis and management
- 28 elective credits, with a minimum of:
- 12 credits related to your concentration
- 8 credits from within the Evans School
- Eight credits toward a degree project
- A three-month internship totaling a minimum of 400 non-credit work hours
Most of our MPA students enroll full-time and complete the program in two years. We also welcome part-time students and offer evening options for some courses. Students also may complete concurrent degrees with other units.
Find out more about the Evans School MPA degree requirements, or our specialized Peace Corps Master’s International MPA track.
Please note: This information reflects our updated curriculum for students entering in Autumn 2010 and beyond. Students who began our program in 2009 or earlier should see our archived degree requirements.
For more information, contact the Evans School Student Services office at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.