Answer the call to ministry through obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Discipleship Studies and a Minor in Biblical Studies followed by a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Pastoral Studies – all within only five years, saving you time and making the most of your educational investment!

As a student in the Accelerated Pastoral Ministries Program (APMP), you will receive a broad based exposure to the arts, humanity and sciences, as well as scholastic, theological and practical preparation for ministry.

The program accelerates your course work where you are able to finish all of your course work in five years compared to the 7+ years it takes students to complete both degrees in traditional programs. Your five years of academic work is broken into two parts. The first three years of coursework are in the Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy where you will earn a Bachelor of Arts in Discipleship Studies and a Minor in Biblical Studies. The final two years of coursework are in the School of Divinity where you will earn a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Pastoral Studies.

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

These five years you will prepare for ministry through both coursework and field experience. You will have opportunities to grow spiritually while participating in student ministries and on-campus activities all while having the support of both a mentor and a cohort.

In addition to the University’s general education and prerequisite course requirements, the Accelerated Pastoral Ministries Program (APMP) requires five years of academic work broken into two parts.

Students must complete 129 semester hours in three years to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Discipleship Studies with a minor in Biblical Studies in the Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy.

With 21 semester hours of advance standing, students will enter the School of Divinity, upon acceptance, where they must complete 69 credit hours in two years to earn a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Pastoral Studies. Additional information, including descriptions of specific courses and their corresponding credit hours, is available in theÌý.

Outcomes

What You’ll Do

With both a Bachelor of Arts in Discipleship Studies and a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Studies, you will experience a range of potential career opportunities focused in pastoral ministry and you will be equipped to serve in church ministries at the highest levels.

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Gain with the technical skills, advanced training in specific disciplines, and reality-based education experience to prepare you for upper-level accounting careers and financial positions in today’s dynamic global business environment.

The program will also provide you with the educational experience to meet the North Carolina State Board of Public Accountancy’s 150-hour requirement to obtain the Uniform Certified Public Accounting Examination.

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

As a student in the Master of Accountancy program, you will deepen your knowledge of the key functions of accounting and how it applies to economics, finance, international business, management, information systems, marketing, operations, statistics, and more. You will learn how to demonstrate leadership and business decision-making skills, while also gaining experience in the application of accounting concepts through internships, service opportunities, course projects, course simulations, and interaction with business leaders.

Available Programs

Master of Accountancy

In addition to the University’s prerequisites, the Master of Accountancy requires a minimum of 30 semester credit hours of graduate studies. The program is structured to prepare students for the significant changes that are impacting the accounting profession. The MAcc is recognized as the professional graduate degree designed to enhance effectiveness in upper-level accounting and financial positions in public accounting, private industry, or government. Courses are offered online to accommodate working professionals.

The 30-credit-hour curriculum can be completed in as few as five eight-week terms (10 months) taking two classes per term or as many as ten eight-week terms (20 months) taking one class per term, depending on the needs of each individual, and is offered in a convenient online format. The 36-credit-hour curriculum can be completed in six eight-week terms (12 months) taking two classes per term or as many as twelve eight-week terms (22 months) taking one class per term. Furthermore, the program’s rolling admissions enable the student to enroll and start at any of the six different term start dates each year. Based on the student’s needs, the five- or ten-term rotation of courses offers students the flexibility of entering the rotation at any point to progress through the program.

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Graduate Business Certificate – Accounting

Students can earn a Graduate Business Certificate – Accounting by completing 18 credit hours of Accounting courses.Ìý

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Accelerated Master of Accountancy

The Accelerated Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program allows ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ undergraduate students to begin work in the MAcc program while completing their bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Qualified students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) in Accountancy during their junior year (or after 60 credit hours). If accepted, students can take up to six credit hours of graduate coursework to apply toward their MAcc degree and earn combination credit for these hours at the undergraduate level.

Courses in this program are taught online in eight-week terms to increase flexibility.

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Outcomes

What You’ll Do

A graduate degree in accounting offers advanced training for careers that include:

• financial management
• budget analysis
• financial planning
• taxes
• auditing
• research
• record keeping

Graduates often work for accounting firms, the Internal Revenue Service and other federal agencies, and businesses such as hospitals, public school systems, multinational corporations, and nonprofit organizations.

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The Accelerated Master of Arts in Religion program allows undergraduate Christian Studies majors to begin work in the MA in Religion program while completing their BA in Christian Studies degree.

Qualified students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) in Religion during their junior year (or at the completion of 60 credit hours).

This new and innovative program allows GWU undergraduate Christian Studies majors to begin work in the MA in Religion program while completing their BA in Christian Studies degree.  If you are interested in an undergraduate degree in Christian Studies and a master’s degree in Religion, this may be the program for you.

If you are enrolled in this program, you can take up to 30% of graduate coursework towards the MA in Religion (9 hrs) while completing your undergraduate degree at GWU, as long as you earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in each graduate course and fulfill graduate-level requirements.  Up to 9 hours of your graduate courses will count in both the undergraduate and the graduate programs. For a more in-depth look at the AMP in Religion program and admission requirements, visit our Academic Catalog.

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

In the AMP in Religion program, you will develop the research and writing skills essential for scholars in the field of religious studies.

Through the study of theology, world religions, biblical literature, and other topics, you will be able to converse with others about the philosophical assumptions, theories, and research as they relate to religion.

Opportunities will allow you deeper study into various religious topics, the Old and New Testaments and languages such as Hebrew and Greek, or a concentration in another department such as English or psychology.

Available Programs

Accelerated Master of Arts in Religion

In addition to the University’s prerequisites, the Accelerated Master of Arts in Religion requires the completion of 30 credit hours, including 18 hours of common coursework (which optionally may include a thesis), and 12 hours from a concentration of the student’s choice.  Students who choose the thesis option must pass a successful oral defense of their thesis.  This fast-track allows up to 9 hours of your graduate courses to count in both the undergraduate and the graduate programs.

Qualified undergraduate GWU students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master of Arts Program (AMP) in Religion during their junior year (or at the completion of 60 credit hours).

For a more in-depth look at program and admission requirements, visit our .

Outcomes

What You’ll Do

By completing the Accelerated Master of Arts in Religion, you will be prepared for opportunities to teach at the high school and college undergraduate levels. You will also be ready for advanced graduate studies in religion.

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Strengthen your leadership skills in public, private and nonprofit business management, and become a competitive candidate for advancement opportunities in your field.

In the Master of Business Administration program, you will learn techniques for being innovative in solving problems and making decisions, with opportunities to study with other professionals who have similar interests and varying work experience.

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

While developing your knowledge of key business functions such as accounting, economics and marketing, you will also gain reality-based experience through internships, service opportunities, course projects, course simulations and interactions with business leaders. Emphasis areas in accounting, banking and finance, economics, forensic accounting, healthcare management, human resource management, international business, marketing, management information systems, sport management, and tax accounting are available.

The MBA program includes online options, and you will work with your academic advisor to determine the best path for you.

Available Programs

Master of Business Administration

In addition to the University’s required prerequisites, the Master of Business Administration require 30 credit hours of graduate-level studies. Each course is three credit hours. The curriculum requires the completion of a capstone course in strategic management.

For a more in-depth look at program requirements, visit our .

Accelerated Master of Business Administration

The Accelerated Master of Business Administration (MBA) program allows undergraduate ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ students to begin work in the MBA program while completing their bachelor’s degree.  

Qualified students may apply for admission to the Accelerated MBA during their junior year (or after 60 credit hours). If accepted, students can take up to six credit hours of graduate coursework to apply toward their MBA degree and earn combination credit for these hours at the undergraduate level. 

Courses in this program are taught online in eight-week terms to increase flexibility.  

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Outcomes

What You’ll Do

Graduates with an MBA degree possess a flexible career skillset that offers many choices for career advancement in business and management in various industries, including

• accounting
• finance
• logistics
• marketing
• senior administration

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Gain the theoretical, technical and experiential training to possess the knowledge and skills for a successful counseling career in diverse public and private mental health settings.

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is CACREP-accredited and will prepare you for Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensure. The program offers a combination of fully in-person and hybrid courses.

Locations

• ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ University (Boiling Springs campus)
• Online

• Admission Requirements

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

Through classroom and diverse clinical mental health field experiences, students will obtain and apply the knowledge for integrating counseling theory and practice, diagnosis and treatment planning, and professional collaboration and consultation for ethical and legal clinical practice. Graduates will be prepared to work with diverse clients within multiple professional settings.

Program Objectives

1. In keeping with the standards of relevant accrediting bodies, the NC Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors and professional counseling associations, graduate students will participate in curricular experiences in each of the following areas: professional orientation and ethical practice; social and cultural diversity; human growth and development; career development; counseling and helping relationships; group counseling and group work; assessment and testing; and research and program evaluation.
2. In keeping with the standards of relevant accrediting bodies, the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, and professional counseling associations, graduate students will demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to beginning counselors in each of the following areas of mental health counseling: foundations, contextual dimensions, and practice.
3. Supported by self-reflective practices, graduate students will demonstrate the acquisition and application of the knowledge and skills outlined above in mental health practicum and internship clinical experiences.

Student Learning Objectives

Available Programs

Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Students enrolled in this program can take up to four graduate courses (12 hours) toward the CMHC degree while completing their final fall and spring semesters of an undergraduate degree in psychology at GWU. If they earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in each graduate course, twelve hours of graduate courses will count in both the undergraduate and the graduate programs. 

For a more in-depth look at program requirements, visit our .

Accelerated Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Accelerated Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program allows undergraduate students to begin work in the MA CMHC degree program while completing their undergraduate degree in psychology at GWU.  

Qualified students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) in CMHC upon registration for a cumulative 90 hours. 

Students enrolled in this program can take up to four graduate courses (12 hours) toward the CMHC degree while completing their final fall and spring semesters of an undergraduate degree in psychology at GWU. If they earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in each graduate course, twelve hours of graduate courses will count in both the undergraduate and the graduate programs.

Additional informationis available in the . 

ACE Program

ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ University’s ACE program prepares PMHNP and Clinical Mental Health Counseling students to grow as compassionate, skilled, and service-minded clinicians. Through integrated clinical training, interdisciplinary learning, and dedicated mentorship, ACE equips you to make a meaningful impact in rural and underserved North Carolina communities.

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Outcomes

What You’ll Do

By obtaining the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, students are prepared to gain licensure as a professional counselor, opening a wide range of career opportunities that include counseling in:

• psychiatric hospitals
• community mental health centers
• senior adult centers
• nonprofit organizations
• religious-affiliated organizations
• private practice
• substance treatment centers

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The Graduate Certificate in English provides working adults the opportunity to teach at the community college level, in an early college, and/or seek adjunct work in other university settings.

The program requires you to complete 18 credit hours and allows you to easily transfer into the online Master of Arts in English program. Students who have successfully completed 6 hours of coursework in the graduate certificate program may apply to enter the MA in English program. Interested students should submit an internal application to the English department chair; the application should include a brief statement of purpose.

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

Students completing the graduate certificate in English do not need to choose a concentration, which is required of the MA in English program. In addition, students only enrolled in the graduate certificate will not complete the graduate capstone series. Upon approval by the English department faculty, certificate students may choose to complete the additional coursework needed to meet the requirements of the MA English program.

Course Requirements

Available Programs

English Graduate Certificate

To be admitted into the Graduate Certificate in English program, the following admissions requirements must be met:

1. 3.0 GPA is expected
2. At least three references
3. Student should possess a bachelor’s degree in English or similar field. If student does not possess a bachelor’s degree in English or similar field (ex. Communications, Literary Studies), then 12-15 hours of upper level English courses is required, approved by the program coordinators upon evaluating transcripts

For a more in-depth look at program and admissions requirements, visit our .

Accelerated Master of Arts in English or Graduate Certificate 

The Accelerated Master of Arts in English program allows ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ undergraduate students to begin work in the MA in English or Graduate Certificate in English program while completing their Bachelor of Arts in English degree. 

Qualified students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) in English during their junior year (or after 60 credit hours). If accepted, students can take nine credit hours’ worth of graduate coursework to apply toward their master’s degree or graduate certificate. Six of those hours can earn combination credit and satisfy elective requirements at the undergraduate level.  

Graduate courses in this program are fully online.  For a more in-depth look at program requirements, visit our .

Outcomes

What You’ll Do

Completing the Graduate Certificate in English will prepare you to teach at the community college, early college, or adjunct instructor at the university level. 

The United States Department of Education requires institutions who offer Gainful Employment Programs to disclose specific data about each program to prospective students. The disclosure information is intended to help students make informed decisions about enrolling in a GE Program.

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With concentrations in literature studies, English education, and writing studies, the Master of Arts in English degree will offer you the opportunity for professional advancement in areas such as writing, publishing, and teaching at the secondary or college levels.

Applicants should have a BA or BS in English or an equivalent degree (from the Communications field, for example). Students without a bachelor’s degree in English or substantial undergraduate coursework in English will be evaluated on an individual basis. Typically, 12-15 hours of upper-level English coursework are expected to be completed before admission.

• Admission Requirements

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

The online MA English program is designed for students to develop a scholarly and professional identity that reflects the growing demand for strong skills in communication, analysis, critical thinking, and collaboration.

In order to reflect the diversity of the discipline and the evolving nature of English studies, the program is divided into three concentrations: literature studies, English education, and writing studies. The core courses build community and foster collaboration across concentrations as well as provide a foundation for courses within each concentration.

Required Common Core Courses for All Concentrations

Available Programs

Master of Arts in English

The online MA English program uses a cohort model designed for students to complete the degree in five semesters, including one summer. Each student takes three core courses and seven courses in the concentration for a total of 30 hours. *Concentration courses will be made up of electives as well as required proposal and capstone credit. For a more in-depth look at program requirements, visit our .

*No-Capstone Option: Students who do not plan to pursue graduate work beyond the Master’s degree may elect a No-Capstone option, choosing to take 2 elective courses in place of the proposal and capstone courses. Interested students must declare that they are choosing this option prior to completing 12 hours of coursework by submitting No-Capstone form to their advisor.

Accelerated Master of Arts in English or Graduate Certificate 

The Accelerated Master of Arts in English program allows ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ undergraduate students to begin work in the MA in English or Graduate Certificate in English program while completing their Bachelor of Arts in English degree. 

Qualified students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) in English during their junior year (or after 60 credit hours). If accepted, students can take nine credit hours’ worth of graduate coursework to apply toward their master’s degree or graduate certificate. Six of those hours can earn combination credit and satisfy elective requirements at the undergraduate level.  

Graduate courses in this program are fully online.  For a more in-depth look at program requirements, visit our .

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Outcomes

What You’ll Do

Upon completion of the program, all graduates will be able to:

• Read, write, and think critically on a professional level
• Demonstrate concentration-specific research methods
• Complete a capstone project of publishable quality (specific projects determined in concentrations).

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The Master of Sport Management (MSM) program offered by the Graduate College of Business at ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ University provides graduates with the knowledge and skill to enter and progress within the Sport Management field. 

ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ University Master’s degree in Sport Management purpose is to prepare the student for a successful career in the industry and provide increased credentials for upper management positions in the field of sport. It is a specialized business management master’s degree program designed expressly for the sport management professional. Students acquire the ability to perform administrative, business, and leadership tasks necessary for success in this high growth arena.

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

The Master of Sport Management includes 30 graduate hour courses offered online. Students can complete the program in one or two years. There are 6, eight week, Terms offered throughout the year and during each Term students have the option of taking one or two courses each Term. The Master of Sport Management is a rolling admission structure. Students may start at any Term.

Available Programs

Master of Sport Management

The Master of Sport Management (MSM) includes 30 graduate hours within six calendar years and an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 in graduate studies.

For a more in-depth look at program requirements, visit our .

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management

In addition to the University’s required general education and prerequisites, the Bachelor of Science in Sport Management includes 48 hours of Sport Management coursework.

For a more in-depth look at program requirements, visit our .

Accelerated Master of Sport Management

The Accelerated Master of Sport Management (MSM) program allows ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ undergraduate students to begin work in the MSM program while completing their bachelor’s degree.  

Qualified students may apply for admission to the Accelerated MSM during their junior year (or after 60 credit hours). If accepted, students can take up to six credit hours of graduate coursework to apply toward their MSM degree and earn combination credit for these hours at the undergraduate level. 

Courses in this program are taught online in eight-week terms to increase flexibility.  

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Outcomes

What You’ll Do

Students who earn a Master in Sport Management go on to find careers such as

• Professional Sport Administration
• Athletic Director
• Athletic Administration
• Community and Nonprofit Recreation Administration
• Sports Club Administration
• Private Sport Ownership
• Campus Recreation
• Sport Event Management
• Sport Marketing/Promotions
• Sport Operations
• Sport Facility Management
• Intercollegiate Coaching

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Lead nurses in education and administration

Make your mark on aspiring nurses as an educator and leader. ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥â€™s MSN program helps you improve Christ-inspired patient care and promote and manage a positive nurse environment.

We understand that as an experienced nurse, you are a working adult with family and personal priorities, and that’s why we allow you to complete the program at a pace you can manage. The MSN program is fully online, with courses offered in 8-week terms. Students may begin the program in August or January. Students who complete two courses per 8-week term can complete the program in 1 year (3 semesters).

Our supportive and expert faculty will teach you from their professional healthcare experiences and keep a close-knit classroom, even in a virtual setting. Besides completing your online coursework, you’ll be able to fulfill  your practicum experience in local healthcare and education settings. 

If you are a ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ BSN graduate, you may enter the MSN program directly if you graduated within the last year.

• Admissions Requirements

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

The courses in the MSN tracks of study are offered in a logical sequence from the core requirements of theory, issues, research, and professional role development to courses in the major area of concentration. The MSN Nursing Education and Nursing Administration concentrations culminate in the application of knowledge in a practicum experience and development of a practice project.

Additional information, including descriptions of specific courses and their corresponding credit hours, is available in the .

Your classes, labs, and hands-on learning experiences will help you:

• Integrate interdisciplinary research and strategies to improve nursing practice, promote health, and prevent disease.
• Analyze current issues impacting diverse client populations, health care, and nursing practice, with an emphasis on identifying and implementing strategies for enhancement or resolution.
• Apply knowledge, concepts, strategies, and evidence-based research findings to enhance nursing across the continuum of healthcare settings.
• Synthesize interdisciplinary knowledge to facilitate application in an advanced specialty role.
• Professionally collaborate and communicate within the healthcare environment to foster environments for improved outcomes.
• Demonstrate achievement of role specific competencies for the advanced specialty role.

Required Common Core

Required Courses by Concentration

Nursing Education

Nursing Administration

Capstone Experience

Available Programs

Concentration in Nursing Administration

Take on professional nursing leadership roles in healthcare organizations. The Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Administration can be completed in 30 credit hours. We offer this program in collaboration with our Graduate College of Business.

Concentration in Nursing Education

Become a professional educator in an academic or healthcare setting. The Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Education can be completed in 30 credit hours. You’ll apply nursing education and learning principles in practice settings. 

Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing

The Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing program allows undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students to begin work in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program while completing their BSN degree. Qualified students may apply for admission to the accelerated master’s program (AMP) in nursing during their junior year (or at the completion of 60 credit hours). 

Students enrolled in this program can take up to 20% of graduate coursework toward the MSN degree while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU, provided they earn a grade of B or better in each graduate course and fulfill graduate-level requirements. Depending on the undergraduate program, up to six credit hours will count in both the undergraduate and graduate programs.Ìý

Graduate courses in this program are fully online .

Outcomes

What You’ll Do

With an MSN degree, you can pursue your career in nursing education and administration at hospitals, medical centers, higher education institutions, and more. 

You’ll also be able to advance your education right here at ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ in our Doctor of Nursing Practice program. This allows for an easy transition and keeps you focused on your bright future in nursing leadership. 

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Financial assistance/scholarships

• Davis Foundation Scholarship
  • Students living in Wilkes, Iredell, and Alexander counties are eligible for tuition support. For more information, contact the Nursing Enrollment Officer Kristina Moore at kjmoore@gardner-webb.edu.
• Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS)
  • The MSN program qualifies for the FELS program. Visit the .

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The 10-Month MPA is created specifically to meet the needs of active professionals. Offered in a fully online format, completed in less than 10 months, and competitively priced, this program will prepare you for upper management positions in your field.

The purpose of ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ University’s Master of Public Administration program is to prepare the student for a successful career in public administration in local, state, federal, and non-profit agencies. This program will emphasize instruction and applications in public administration competencies that allow students to enhance skills or develop new ones.

The MPA-10 is a 36-semester hour master’s degree in Public Administration that can be completed in less than 10 months. MPA courses will be delivered in 8-week terms and includes a capstone course. Class size limited to 20 students.

*First Responders grant available for those who qualify.

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

The 10-month Master of Public Administration will allow students to acquire the ability to perform administrative functions, organizational tasks, leadership roles, and additional skills necessary to be successful in public administration.

Students will learn how to:

• Address public administration issues facing society and demonstrate a professional competency which includes major social, political and historical context of cultures with a focus on race, diversity and poverty.
• Demonstrate organizational behavior skills to adapt to advanced professional career positions in public administration agencies fostering competent, responsible, citizenship.
• Employ advanced research skills to identify, analyze and present solutions to public administration problems that require the use of technology and advanced computerized programs to arrive at solutions.
• Explain the importance of personal responsibility and accountability for professional, ethical decision making and incorporate professional, Christian-centered values within the ethical and legal guidelines of public administration.
• Understand and respond to the challenges of an ever-changing public administrative environment with global competence and high Christian ethical standards.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

Accelerated Master of Public Administration

The MPA-AMP allows undergraduate-level students to begin work in the MPA program while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU. Students must be registered for at least 60 credit hours (junior year status) to apply to the program. Credit hours may include both transfer credit hours accepted by GWU and institutional credit hours.

Students enrolled in this program can take up to two graduate courses (6 hours) towards the MPA while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU, if they earn a B (3.0) or better in each graduate course. Up to 6 hours of graduate courses will count in both the undergraduate and the graduate programs.

Graduate courses in this program are fully online.  For a more in-depth look at program requirements, visit our .

Courses You Will Take

Students in the 10-month MPA program will take the following courses:

• Public Administration Institutions & Values
• Leadership in Public Administration
• Legal & Political Aspects for the Public Service Official
• Law and Management in Public Administration
• Organizational Theory in Public Management
• Human Resource Management in Public Administration
• Public Budgeting and Fiscal Administration
• Public Policy Analysis & Evaluation
• Grant Writing for Public Administrators
  • Funding Sources
  • Grant Research
  • Grant Writing
  • Implementation and Evaluation
• Capstone Preparation – Literature Review and Topic of Proposal
• Capstone Course – Thesis Proposal Research and Defense

For a more in-depth look at program requirements, visit our .

Outcomes

What You’ll Do

A Master of Public Administration prepares you to gain employment or advance your career in the following types of jobs:

• Town, City, or County Manager
• Local, state, or federal government management
• Director of multi-county agencies; Council of Governments
• Public Housing Authority Director
• Public Works Director; Personnel
• Budget, or Utilities Managers in a town, city, county, state or federal government positions
• Police Chief; Prison Manager
• Director of Public Service, or management positions in non-profit organizations
• United States Secret Service – USSS
• United States Marshal Service – USMS
• Homeland Security – DHS
• Federal Bureau of Investigation – FBI
• Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives – ATF
• Central Intelligence Agency – CIA
• United States Border Patrol – CBP

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