Doctor of Public Administration (DPA), General Public Administration
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Doctor of Public Administration (DPA), Specialization in General Public Administration
The general specialization is designed to provide a broad pathway to the degree and allows students to choose courses that support their educational and/or professional goals. The specialization includes three courses, consisting of two elective courses (PUB, CJ, and/or HS) selected by the student based on their interests, and the completion of PUB-7103 (Grant Writing and Administration).
Specialization Requirements
(3 courses, 9 semester credit hours)
The first two courses of the specialization, students will select one course from the following prefixes PUB, CJ, or HS.6.00
Course Name
The course is designed to teach students the essential elements of grant writing, including how to search for Requests for Proposals, craft Letters of Intent and Inquiry, and write grant proposals. All parts of a grant proposal, such as Executive Summaries, Statements of Need, Project Descriptions, Budgets, Evaluation Plans, Organizational Backgrounds, Sustainability Plans, and Partnerships and Collaborations, are covered. The course also discusses the administration of grants within an agency. For the signature assignment, students will choose an RFP and develop a grant proposal. Finally, students will present their grant proposals virtually as a culminating project.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Evaluate pertinent subject matter in criminal justice, homeland security, and/or public administration that aligns with professional and educational goals.
- Demonstrate effective grant writing through the completion of a grant proposal aligned with a general focus on public administration.
Program Disclosure
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