Master of Public Administration
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree is a 39-credit hour academic program
that prepares students for a career in public service. It is the only internationally
accredited MPA program offered in West Virginia.
Master of Legal Studies
The Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program is a 30-credit hour online academic program
that prepares students for a career that interacts with the law and the legal system.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
The Department offers a graduate certificate program in Community Development Policy Practice.Graduate Certificate
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Dual Degrees
The WVU Public Administration Department offers dual degrees in partnership with
several other programs. Adding a master's degree in Public Administration to an
existing program helps you learn the critical skills to enhance the impact you'll
have on the world. The programs are designed by both schools, so they are cohesive
and the coursework is complementary. And, you'll earn both degrees in less time
than it would take to earn them separately.
Explore the dual-degree programs we offer in conjunction with our MPA:
Juris Doctorate and Master of Public Administration Master of Social Work and Public Administration Individually Designed Dual Degrees
