Degree and Certificate Programs
SPAA offers a full range of advanced degree and certificate programs focused on education, research, and practice in response to increasing demand for competent, strong managers and leaders. Students are taught by award-winning faculty and frequently enjoy guest lectures by professionals in the field. Small class sizes, interactive discussions, research and hands-on applications are integral parts of the learning experience. Rutgers SPAA “seeks to provide service to governments and citizens by developing approaches to public affairs that are performance-driven: effective, efficient, equitable and accountable. Programs are continually revised to reflect the changing nature of the field.” Recent additions to the curriculum include courses on Performance Measurement, E-Government and Public Service.” More than 300 Master’s, Doctoral and certificate candidates are currently enrolled in a wide range of degree offerings.
Rutgers SPAA offers the following degree programs:
- Undergraduate Major in Public Service
“The first of its kind in New Jersey and among a handful in the United States,” the BA in Public Service program – launched in 2008 – connects education with students aspirations and ideals, features networking opportunities, and provides urban and global experiences through service learning internships and workshops (U.S. and worldwide). The program provides students with the substantive knowledge, analytical skills and perspectives needed to respond effectively and fairly to major contemporary social problems, with a particular focus on urban issues that affect the Newark community. In Connections, a Rutgers–Newark community publication, inaugural BA student Adiatu Oladayo said that the program enables him to “apply theory and academic discourse” to his first hand public service experiences.
- Joint Bachelor/Master in Public Administration (BA/MPA, BS/MPA)
This program makes it possible for qualified students to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in 5 years. According to the SPAA website, “The program is designed for the highly motivated student who has decided at an early stage in his or her studies to pursue a career in public administration.”
- Master in Public Administration (MPA)
NASPAA accredited and geared for those working in or preparing for careers in the public and nonprofit sectors, the MPA program at Rutgers SPAA provides students with basic competencies in the context of a broad understanding of the field. The program is offered to both part-time and full-time students. Internships are not required but are encouraged for pre-service and career-change students.
- Executive Master in Public Administration (EMPA)
Tailored to meet the needs of public and nonprofit managers and supervisors, the EMPA “prepares seasoned managers for executive-level leadership by providing a solid knowledge base and competencies necessary for successful practice in government and nonprofit organizations.” Students stay within the same cohort and courses are scheduled on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings to minimize work week disruptions. For added convenience, the program is offered in Trenton and at in Newark at Newark City Hall.
- Joint Master of Public Health (with UMDNJ and NJIT)
SPAA offers the MPH program with the School of Public Health at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and the New Jersey Institute of Technology. The curriculum addresses critical health issues, including those of high-risk, urban and underserved populations.
- Master of Public Administration Joint Chinese-U.S. Program
In partnership with one of the Ministries in China, SPAA is developing a MPA program that will be offered in Beijing, China. The program will utilize Rutgers faculty who will travel to Beijing to teach courses. The curriculum “emphasizes public administration theory and practice in the United States and provides comparisons to the Chinese public administration system.”
- Doctorate in Public Administration (PhD)
With an emphasis on opportunities for minorities and women, this leading national program offers specializations in Public Sector Performance; Leadership; Equity and Diversity; Government Budgeting; Comparative Public Administration; Human Resources Management; and, Public Management and Urban Systems. Through disciplined research, the PhD program seeks to expand the problem-solving capacities of universities, independent research organizations and government agencies. Full-time students can expect to complete the program’s 48 credits of course work, comprehensive exams and dissertation in about four years.
Rutgers SPAA offers the following certificate programs:
- Certificate in Public Performance Measurement (online)
- Certificate in Nonprofit Management (graduate credit)
- Certificate in Government and Nonprofit Financial Management (graduate credit; online)
- Certificate in Animals, Communities, and Law (online)
- Business District Management Certificate (online)
- Certified Public Manager
- Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) Program
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