Program Overview
We prepare our graduates for public leadership by advancing a challenging curriculum while pursuing complementary research, transforming learning into actions that serve our communities, especially the most vulnerable among us.
Our Accreditation
In July 2020 the Master of Public Administration again successfully met the NASPAA standards (Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration) for a Professional Master’s Degree Program in Public Affairs, Policy, and Administration. To achieve accreditation, the USF MPA has proven to contribute to the knowledge, research, and practice of public service, establish observable goals and outcomes and use information about performance to guide program improvement.
A mission-based process driven by public service values, NASPAA accreditation ensures students achieve learning objectives in domains essential to public service. When seeking employment, graduating from an accredited program assures your degree has met a standard of quality that adequately prepares you for the profession. In fact, many employers require that your degree come from an accredited program to be eligible for tuition reimbursements.