EMPSA Curriculum
Overview | Track Options | Course Descriptions | Sample Degree Plans
Part-Time Option, Complete in 2 ½ to 3 Years
To qualify for federal financial aid, a student must be registered for 3 hours in the summer and at least 5 hours in the fall/spring semesters. 2.5 to 3 Year Degree Plan
| Year | Summer | Fall | Spring | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | 10 Weeks Online Course with 1 Week on Campus PSAA 601 Foundations of Public Service (3) | PSAA 621 Economic Analysis (3) Approved Course (3) | BUSH 631 Quantitative Methods (3) PSAA 611 Public Policy Formation (3) | |
| Credit Hours = 3 | Credit Hours = 6 | Credit Hours = 6 | 15 hours | |
| Two | Approved Course (3) | Approved Course(3) Approved Course (3) | Approved Course (3) Approved Course (3) | |
| Credit Hours = 3 | Credit Hours = 6 | Credit Hours = 6 | 15 hours | |
| Three | 10 Weeks Online with 1 Week on Campus PSAA 675 Public Service and Administration Capstone I (3) | PSAA 676 Public Service and Administration Capstone Seminar II (3) Approved Course (3) | ||
| Credit Hours = 3 | Credit Hours = 6 | 9 hours | ||
| 39 Credit Hours |
Bush School Graduate Certificate First Option
(EMPSA admitted students who have earned a Bush School Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security, Nonprofit Management, or Public Management may transfer up to 12 credits into the respective track of the EMPSA. Up to 9 credit hours in the Graduate Certificate in Advanced International Affairs program may apply to the EMPSA, dependent on the course and track.)
1.5–2 years of course work after certificate completion 1.5 to 2 Year Degree Plan S
| Year | Summer | Fall | Spring | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transferring in 12 credits of track electives. | ||||
| 12 hours | ||||
| One | 10 Week Online Course with 1 Week on Campus PSAA 601 Foundations of Public Service (3) | PSAA 621 Economic Analysis (3) Approved Course (3) | BUSH 631 Quantitative Methods (3) PSAA 611 Public Policy Formation (3) | |
| Credit Hours = 3 | Credit Hours = 6 | Credit Hours = 6 | 15 hours | |
| Two | 10 Weeks Online with 1 Week on Campus PSAA 675 Public Service and Administration Capstone I (3) Approved Course (3) | PSAA 676 Public Service and Administration Capstone Seminar II (3) Approved Course (3) | ||
| Credit Hours = 6 | Credit Hours = 6 | 12 hours | ||
| 39 Credit Hours |
