Academics
The Martin School attracts students with a wide variety of backgrounds and interests. Students may choose from a variety of degree programs and tailor their experience by selecting an area of concentration, completing a 400-hour internship or practicum and presenting a self-directed capstone project. Traditional Master's programs are two-year degrees and may be completed on a full or part-time basis. Beginning in the summer of 2013, one-year intensive MPA/MPP programs will also be offered. The National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration accredits the Master's of Public Administration. The U.S. News & World Report Rankings ranked the Martin School 2nd in the area of Public Budgeting and Finance, and 16th among Public Universities in America.
Graduate Degree Programs:
- MPA - Master of Public Administration
- MPP - Master of Public Policy
- PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration
Graduate Certificate Programs:
- Gerontology
- Transportation
- Environmental Systems
Concentrations: There currently are ten areas of concentration available to students. These are:
Economic Development, Education Policy, Environmental Policy, Gerontology, Health Policy, International Policy and Management, Non-Profit Management, Policy Analysis, Public Financial Management, Transportation Systems Management
Dual and Joint Degree Programs:
The Martin School offers dual and joint degrees with the College of Law (JD/MPA), College of Pharmacy (Pharm.D/MPA) and the College of Engineering (MPA/BS Engineering). The Pharm.D/MPA dual degree is the only program of its kind offered in the United States.
Accelerated Degree Program:
The University Scholars Program allows students from the University of Kentucky, Georgetown College and Morehead State University to complete their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years.
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