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Online Master of Public Administration
The MPA program was established at EKU in 1968 as the first of its kind in Kentucky. The MPA prepares individuals to take on challenging public service careers in local, state, and federal government, as well as nonprofit organizations.
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Why Choose Eastern Kentucky University Online?
100% Online 8-Week Terms
Complete your coursework according to your schedule. Courses are offered in two 8-week terms in the fall and spring semesters and two 6-week terms in the summer, allowing you to focus on two classes per term and still carry a full-time load.
Free Textbooks & Free Application
Textbooks are free for all students with EKU BookSmart! And there’s no fee to apply. With a wide variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities, there’s no better time to earn your degree and begin the career of your dreams.
Free Tutoring & Career Services
Easily access the resources and services you need to excel. EKU Online provides free online tutoring, as well as the tools and support to achieve your career goals after graduation.
Confidence in Your Degree
EKU has been ranked one of the best online colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Earn your online master’s degree from a regionally accredited university that has been an online education leader for more than 15 years.
Make Your Mark as a Public Servant with a Master’s of Public Administration
The public administration field offers a wealth of opportunity as well as professional mobility. EKU’s 100% online public administration program allows you to leverage your interests and work experience by acquiring in-depth specialization in a range of focus areas.
Graduates are prepared to assume a variety of leadership roles within nonprofit, public sector and government institutions. EKU’s public administration programs are real-world focused, providing the skills needed to strengthen your community and positively impact the lives of others.
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Schedule a call with the advisor for our online MPA programs. They can walk you through financial aid options, how to apply, and let you know what kind of classes you’ll take in the program.
Shaker Ezaizat
Online Enrollment Advisor
The MPA program at Eastern Kentucky University is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA).
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EKU is consistently recognized as one of the best online colleges in the nation. A brick-and-mortar accredited institution, EKU began offering online degrees in 2006 and continues to service all students with our on-campus offerings.
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