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.