Public Administration

EWU's MPA program prepares its graduates for leadership positions in public service by providing a high quality, professionally relevant and theoretically grounded graduate education in public service administration.

To support the achievement of this mission, the MPA program seeks students who will:

• actively engage in professional development
• endeavor to deepen critical thinking skills
• seize opportunities to enhance communication skills

MPA faculty members are:

• accessible to their students
• respectful of others
• welcoming of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• actively engaged in research and public service

The MPA program:

• meets the needs of all students, including non-traditional and international students
• accommodates the schedules of working professionals
• promotes leadership through service to others