The Master's in Public Administration program at the University of Cincinnati is a social justice focused program (MPA SJ). Students are able to pursue their passion for public policy and social innovation, and prepare themselves to meet the increasing need for leaders in the public sector. In addition to the traditional core competencies, this program centers social justice and equity in all levels of government and nonprofit organizations. The MPA SJ offers students the opportunity to: study with renowned faculty, gain skills necessary to become effective agents for change, learn through interdisciplinary curricula in areas including Sociology and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies. The program also offers students the unique opportunity to connect with a network of professionals currently working for social justice in the fields of public and non-profit administration.
MPA SJ Mission Statement
The Masters of Public Administration uses a social justice perspective to develop students to be transformative and ethical leaders in the public and non-profit sectors who work to create a more equitable society, through culturally responsive pedagogy, community-partnered research, and action-oriented strategies.