The MPA Program at the University of Wyoming has formulated a set of learning
objectives anchored to these domains:
Lead and Manage in the Public Interest
MPA Learning Objective: Acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies of
management in the public sector, including the organization, management,
assessment, and oversight of human and financial resources.
Participate in, and Contribute to, the Policy Process
MPA Learning Objective: Understand the influence of politics on policy choices
and the practices of policy analysis.
Analyze, Think Critically, and Make Evidence-Informed Decisions in a
Complex and Dynamic Environment
MPA Learning Objective: Demonstrate reading, writing, and analytical skills
necessary for decision making.
Apply and Advance a Public Service Perspective
MPA Learning Objective: Understand how the values of integrity, ethical conduct, and
professionalism shape the implementation of public
policy.
Communicate Productively and in Culturally Responsive Ways with a Changing Workforce and Society at Large
MPA Learning Objective: Organize and communicate information by means of oral presentations,
written documents, and digital media, taking into account the particularities/needs
of a given audience.
PBAD 5000 Survey of Public Administration
PBAD 5400 Public Personnel Management
PBAD 5410 Administrative Behavior & Theory of Organizations
PBAD 5440 Principles & Processes of Government Budgeting
PBAD 5480 Ethics in Government
PBAD 5510 Public Policy and Program Management
PBAD 5684 Empirical Analysis for Public Administration
PBAD 5690 Capstone in Public Management
The following is a list of electives that have been approved for MPA students in recent semesters in order to provide examples of the kind of coursework that applies in fulfillment of the elective requirement. It does not include all classes that may qualify as electives. All electives, regardless of whether they appear on this sheet or not, MUST BE APPROVED BY THE MPA DIRECTOR.
| Subject | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| CNSL | 5060 | Counseling Ethics and Professional Issues |
| CRMJ | 5130 | Criminal Justice Management |
| MGT | 5450 | Selection, Training, and Development |
| PBAD | 5420 | Seminar in Public Administration |
| PBAD | 5460 | Public Administration and Law |
| PBAD | 5465 | Survey of Non-Profit Sector |
| PBAD | 5500 | Internship in Public Administration |
| POLS | 5051 | Environmental Politics Administration |
| POLS | 5052 | Federal Land Politics |
| POLS | 5530 | Legislatures & Legislation |
| POLS | 5600 | Political Violence |
| POLS | 5710 | Topics: Local Government Management |
| POLS | 5710 | Topics: Non-Profit Management |
| POLS | 5710 | Topics: Rural Governance |
| POLS | 5710 | Topics: Technology and Public Administration |
| POLS | 5710 | Topics: Women in Public Policy |
| POLS | 5710 | Topics: Wyoming Futures |
| POLS | 5810 | Seminar in Political Philosophy |
| RNEW | 5810 | Forest Management |
| STAT | 5220 | Statistical Methods |
(Students are also allowed to take electives offered outside of the MPA program. Consult the program director for additional opportunities.)
MPA w/ Criminal Justice Concentration
MPA w/ Non-Profit Organizations focus
MPA w/ Juris Doctor Joint Degree
MPA w/ Energy and Natural Resources Concentration
