The M.P.A. degree is the professional degree of choice for administrative careers in public service. Our program prepares graduates for work in all levels of government, nonprofit and private organizations. As a NASPAA accredited program, we will help you develop skills and techniques used by managers to implement policies, projects, and programs that resolve important societal problems while addressing organizational, human resource and budgetary challenges.
Travis Taylor,
MPA Student
Travis was awarded the 2010 James M. Banovetz Illinois Local Government Fellowship. The Illinois City/County Management Association awards the fellowship each year to a student pursuing a career in local government management.
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Dr. Keith Snavely,
MPA Professor
After 26 years at SIUC, Dr. Keith Snavely announced his retirement at the end of the Spring 2010 semester. Dr. Snavely served as the MPA Program Director from 1995 to 2005. His regular courses included non-profit administration,
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The SIUC MPA Program is Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).
8.22.11 - Fall 2011 Semester Begins
9.2.11- Deadline to Apply for December 2011 Graduation
9.5.11 - Labor Day Holiday
10.8.11 - 10.11.11 Fall Break
11.10.11 - Deadline to turn in Research Papers to the Graduate School for December 2011 Graduation
11.11.11 - Veterans Day Holiday
11.23.11 - 11.27.11 - Thanksgiving Vacation
12.12.11 - 12.16.11 Final Examinations
12.17.11 - Fall 2011 Commencement
