Master of Public Administration at Evergreen

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

LEARN WITH US Evergreen’s MPA programs emphasize social change and democratic governance —perfect for the student who wants to make the world a better place. As a nationally ranked master’s college, we’ll provide you with a thorough and rigorous foundation in the core aspects of public administration.

Evening and weekend classes; work while earning your degree Featuring the nationʼs only MPA Tribal Governance concentration Independent study, summer electives, and internship options Affordable tuition Completion in two years full-time; part-time options available Team-taught classes with a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio

CHART YOUR COURSE CHOOSE YOUR COHORT

To meet the growing and changing needs of public service, we offer a variety of experiences to match your goals and career.

Learn more about the admissions requirements and timelines for each cohort at evergreen.edu/mpa.

OLYMPIA

TACOMA

TRIBAL GOVERNANCE

START WITH CORE COURSES 36 CREDITS Team-taught by faculty members with different experiences, core courses ground your learning and teach you to think about public administration from an interdisciplinary perspective. Gain key skills as you attend courses with your cohort and work toward your degree.

CORE COURSE SEQUENCE

YEAR

FALL

WINTER

SPRING

SUMMER

1

CORE Elective

CORE Elective

CORE Elective

Optional

SUMMER BETWEEN YEAR ONE AND TWO IS A GREAT TIME TO COMPLETE AN INTERNSHIP.

2

CORE Elective

CORE Elective

CAPSTONE Elective

Optional

ADD ELECTIVES 24 CREDITS Tailor your degree and develop your interests each quarter. Students have a variety of options to customize their degrees including electives, individual study, internships, and concentrations. Options and availability rotate to meet the needs of the ever-changing world of public service.

APPLY TODAY APPLICATION CHECKLIST Visit evergreen.edu/mpa/apply for more information about admission requirements.

graduate admission application  Online + application fee transcripts from where you have  Official earned or will earn your bachelors degree

 Statement of purpose  Writing sample  Two letters of recommendation  Résumé

evergreen.edu/mpa

COSTS & FINANCIAL AID As a public institution, Evergreen is committed to making graduate education accessible to all students. Our program is one of the most affordable master’s degrees in the country.

Most students fund tuition with financial aid, scholarships, and full-time or part-time work.

For current tuition rates and financial aid information, visit evergreen.edu/admissions-and-aid/ graduate-student/-cost-aid-mpa.

GET A HEAD START ON YOUR DEGREE

If you have a bachelor’s degree you may try us out and take up to 12 MPA elective credits before you apply for admission.

Contact Evergreen Registration to sign up for open courses.

See evergreen.edu/registration for details.

EXPECT RESULTS MPA FACTS

Tacoma Olympia

Promoting Diversity in Public Service

7.5% VETERANS

44% STUDENTS OF COLOR

EVERGREEN TACOMA

69% WOMEN ENROLLED

is less than 1 mile from Tacoma City Hall and Pierce County Headquarters

1

ST 29% First GEN Generation Students

AVERAGE AGE: 39.7

1,596

MPA degrees awarded since program start in 1981

66%

GRADUATE IN 2 YEARS

The Olympia Campus is

5 MILES from the

STATE CAPITOL

mpa@evergreen.edu • (360) 867-5939 The Evergreen State College has been accredited continuously by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities since receiving initial accreditation in 1974.