Department of Public Policy and Administration
College of Liberal Arts
PPAD is the historically principal unit at Jackson State University which educates persons primarily for careers in the fields of public management and policy analysis and for service in public, non-profit and “quasi-public” organizations. Concomitantly, it is also the mission of the Department to serve as a resource to the Jackson State community, the State of Mississippi, the nation and developing areas throughout the world.
Academic Programs
Become an Agent of Change! Become a Public Administrator!
The Program of Public Policy and Administration offers a Master degree in Public Policy and Administration, which is equavalent to Master of Public Administration (MPA), and a Ph.D. degree in Public Administration. We invite you to learn more about our graduate programs!
Master of Public Policy and Administration
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration
Related Academic Associations:
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
American Society for Public Administration
Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
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The MPPA program seeks to prepare students for significant professional and managerial positions in the public and non-profit sectors. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the necessary skills of contemporary public management, provide a broad understanding of the role of administration in the policy process, and provide a sound foundation in ethics. Thus, our MPPA program seeks to:
- Provide a cadre of highly trained individuals who are committed to the notion of public service in a variety of organizational settings;
- Develop advanced educational opportunities for students of public administration in an urban environment where a multiplicity of governmental opportunities, interactions and practices can be observed;
- Fill the need for public, quasi-governmental, and non-profit high-level executive management which exists in the State of Mississippi, the nation, and the world, particularly as this need relates to minorities and women; and
- Serve as a resource to the greater community.
LEARN BY DOING
The Master of Public Policy and Administration Program is designed to provide practical career-oriented training for persons seeking public service careers or for persons already employed in the many branches of public service. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the necessary skills of contemporary public management as well as to give them a broad understanding of the role of administration in the decision making process.
Internships (Manual)
Career Development Opportunities
The graduates find jobs generally in governments and non-profit organizations (non-governmental agencies), and also enjoy additional job opportunities in the private sector. For the information of career develoment after obtaining the Master or PhD degrees, the following two websites provide detailed and diverse information (for example, working areas, salary levels, job opportunities):
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APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE
The future of public administration is strong and growing. Global, national and local problems require solutions from trained public administrators and policymakers. It is the role of Jackson State University’s Public Policy and Administration programs to prepare the next leaders to devise and to manage much-needed solutions!
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Department of Public Policy and Administration majors have a plethora of career options:
| Forecasting Manager | Real Estate Agent | Policy Manager | Policy Analyst |
| Management Consultant | Economic Analyst | Bank Officer | Urban Planner |
READY TO JOIN?
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-8783. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION
