La Verne,
CA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Administration - Nonprofit in La Verne United States | University of La Verne
University of La Verne
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La Verne United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,492
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The University of La Verne's Master of Public Administration (MPA) program prepares public service professionals for meaningful roles in their communities and organizations across all levels of government. Our MPA curriculum emphasizes creating partnerships with alumni, public sector leaders, and community members to tackle regional challenges and inequalities. Students benefit from a tailored program featuring career guidance, professional connections, and opportunities for growth in public service careers. For added convenience, the MPA is offered both entirely online and through a hybrid model at our La Verne campus. MPA graduates pursue rewarding careers in municipal governments, public agencies, and nonprofit sectors. Upon completion, our alumni emerge as: skilled civic professionals equipped with leadership capabilities, catalysts for organizational transformation, and influential voices in community development and policy formation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts from every undergraduate and graduate institution attended.
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8 and a GPA of 3.0 for any graduate study. Applicants with lower GPAs who have substantial public service experience may be considered. Applicants without previous related coursework and/or lower GPAs may be admitted conditionally with stipulations and/or prerequisite courses.
A 1-2-page statement of purpose that demonstrates:
the ability to write at an acceptable level for graduate study,
experience and interest in public and/or non-prot administration, and
how the La Verne MPA program compliments the student's interests in public service and its values.
Two positive letters of recommendation discussing academic and/or professional qualifications from work supervisors, college professors, and/or public service professionals.
A current r'sum
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.5 overall band score or higher\
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 80 iBT or higher
550 pBT or higher
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8 and a GPA of 3.0 for any graduate study. Applicants with lower GPAs who have substantial public service experience may be considered. Applicants without previous related coursework and/or lower GPAs may be admitted conditionally with stipulations and/or prerequisite courses.
A 1-2-page statement of purpose that demonstrates:
the ability to write at an acceptable level for graduate study,
experience and interest in public and/or non-prot administration, and
how the La Verne MPA program compliments the student's interests in public service and its values.
Two positive letters of recommendation discussing academic and/or professional qualifications from work supervisors, college professors, and/or public service professionals.
A current r'sum
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.5 overall band score or higher\
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 80 iBT or higher
550 pBT or higher
Tuition
USD
24,492