San Marcos,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Administration in Public Administration (Non-Thesis) in San Marcos United States | Texas State University
Texas State University
|
San Marcos United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,992
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program develops skilled, research-focused professionals who embody democratic principles, ethical conduct, and public service. Participants learn from faculty members renowned nationally for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and community engagement. This NASPAA-accredited program prepares students for impactful careers through rigorous academic training.
This graduate program fosters analytical practitioners committed to public service values, with faculty leading innovative research that shapes regional policy and governance. Recognized by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), the curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
Alumni hold leadership roles across government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private sector institutions, demonstrating the program's effectiveness in addressing complex public challenges. Current students benefit from career guidance, internship opportunities, and networking support provided by program administrators and faculty advisors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
GRE not required
statement of purpose (two pages in 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced with one-inch margins and full name in the header) addressing the following: academic interests, personal and professional experiences relevant for graduate work, motivations and accomplishments, potential as a graduate student and readiness for graduate school, interest in the M.P.A. program at Texas State and reasons the student would be a good fit, and aspirations and the specific goals
two letters of recommendation
public sector experience (If the student does not have public sector experience, the student must complete a three-hour internship course.)
IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)
official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
GRE not required
statement of purpose (two pages in 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced with one-inch margins and full name in the header) addressing the following: academic interests, personal and professional experiences relevant for graduate work, motivations and accomplishments, potential as a graduate student and readiness for graduate school, interest in the M.P.A. program at Texas State and reasons the student would be a good fit, and aspirations and the specific goals
two letters of recommendation
public sector experience (If the student does not have public sector experience, the student must complete a three-hour internship course.)
IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)
Tuition
USD
13,992