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The academic component is supported by a variety of applied research activities. Each of the research activities is designed to provide the student with research skills, as well as a body of knowledge and information needed by practicing public administrators. Master of Public Administration degree requirements may be completed with 42 semester credit hours of graduate-level coursework. A three (3) credit hour internship is suggested for all pre-service Master of Public Administration students." }, { "id": "p77.4", "order": 4, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 30.96, "t": 557.28, "r": 523.68, "b": 446.4 }, "text": "A professional core of knowledge is expected of each Master of Public Administration candidate. It includes perspectives on public administration, quantitative methods, research methods and policy analysis, public sector economics, organization theory, computer applications, public personnel management, public sector economics, and budgeting in government agencies. Upon completion of these core courses, the student must choose a specialty area for advanced coursework. Students newly admitted to the Master of Public Administration program must take PUA 500 (Perspectives on Public Administration) during their first semester of enrollment." }, { "id": "p77.5", "order": 5, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 30.72, "t": 433.2, "r": 521.76, "b": 336 }, "text": "The Master of Public Administration program offers four concentrations in response to the various needs for public sector expertise. These concentrations include: Human Resource Management, International Development, Management Information Systems, and Nonprofit Management. Students may select their final 9 semester credit hours from two different graduation options: thesis or coursework. All students must take a comprehensive examination over the core and concentration. 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