Master of Public Administration

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Now that I've completed my Bachelor's Degree, I would like to work towards my MPA.  As a City Clerk, my goal is to eventually become a City Administrator.

Are there any recommendations for this degree - school, etc?  I have been in government for more than 10 years with extensive specialized training but never completed the MPA.

There is an executive MPA from Marywood University for 18 cr hrs - not sure I'd recommend but it is interesting.  You should meet the experience requirement.

There is also an executive MPA from CU Denver.  I am strongly considering this program - 3 courses with partial residency - a one week in-person course, and two one month courses that have a 4 day weekend in residence.  The rest is online.  Very decent looking program and only 30 credit hours with your experience waiving 6 hrs of electives. NASPAA accredited.