Master of Public Administration
T
he Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is guided by our mission, and a set
of core values that reflect the heart of our program and discipline. Our mission and
values include a dedication continuously improving our program through the use of
assessment and evaluation.
As an interdisciplinary professional degree program, we seek to:
- provide a broad education for individuals entering government and nonprofit organizations in administrative positions,
- enhance the capabilities and performance of individuals currently serving in management positions in our region,
- produce impactful public administration research,
- emphasize the importance of belonging in public service, and
- provide curriculum offerings and outreach that strengthen the governing capacity in the region.
About Our Program
Contact Us
MPA
Summerville Campus
Suite N312
Mailing Address:
1120 15th Street AH-N312 Augusta, GA 30912
Our Programs
Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Criminal Justice
Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Criminal JusticePost-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nonprofit LeadershipPost-Baccalaureate Certificate in Urban Planning and Community Development
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Urban Planning and Community DevelopmentOur Faculty
- Professor
- Professor
- Associate Professor
- Chair, Professor
- Professor
- Professor
- Retired: Professor Emerita
- Associate Professor
- Associate Professor
Dr. Emily Boykin
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Tory Weaver
- Lecturer
Our Values
We seek to have a program that represents our five core values:
Integrity
Emphasizes integrity—accountability, honesty, fairness and ethical behavior in personal and professional relationships and activities
Public Service
Inspires faculty and students to public service that reflects the highest ideals of citizenship and service to the community, the nation, and the world
Democratic Values
Emphasizes democratic values so students observe and respect the Constitution and the rule of law in service to the public
Professionalism
Develops professionalism by emphasizing competence, excellence, efficiency, objectivity, and impartiality
Belonging
Focuses on belonging through emphasizing that public administration professionals’ exercise of authority and responsibility must always be tempered by a respect for all.
In the News
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AU political expert sheds light on Donald Trump as he is the first former president to face federal charges.
Augusta University professor Mary-Kate Lizotte weighed in on what might be ahead for Trump and the nation. Read the story on the Augusta Chronicle.
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AU political expert sheds light on Donald Trump as he is the first former president to face federal charges.
Augusta University professor Mary-Kate Lizotte weighed in on what might be ahead for Trump and the nation. Read the story on the Augusta Chronicle.
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Cybersecurity attacks in local government
Dr. Meares interviewed by the Augusta Chronicle on cybersecurity attacks in local government and implementing the next steps to the cybersecurity policies. https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/news/education/campus/2023/11/03/augusta-university-professors-look-at-improvements-in-cybersecurity/71425783007/
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Cybersecurity attacks in local government
Dr. Meares interviewed by the Augusta Chronicle on cybersecurity attacks in local government and implementing the next steps to the cybersecurity policies. https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/news/education/campus/2023/11/03/augusta-university-professors-look-at-improvements-in-cybersecurity/71425783007/
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