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Would you like to build a rewarding career solving critical societal problems?
An online public administration degree from Walden can open the door to career paths in a number of settings, from government offices to disaster relief agencies to nonprofit organizations. Gain essential skills and knowledge that can qualify you to oversee budgets and financial planning, shape public policy, evaluate programs, manage people and resources, and serve the public good.
Public Policy & Administration Programs
Doctor of Public Administration
Become a public service leader with a DPA degree from Walden.
Are you ready to further your passion for public service? Deepen your influence and create the change you want to see with a Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) degree from…
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- Course Based07/10/2023
PhD in Public Policy and Administration
Choose a program that prepares you for next-level leadership.
Gain the insights to address critical challenges in your community—and the credibility to shape sustainable change—with a PhD in Public Policy and Administration from Walden. PhD…
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- Course Based07/10/2023
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Choose an Established Online Master of Public Administration Program
Do you want to improve life for the people in your community—especially those who are underserved? Get ready to effect change at a higher level with Walden’s online Master of…
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- Course Based07/10/2023
MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Explore our MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership
The nonprofit sector requires leaders and managers who are creative, skilled, and strategic in creating and maintaining organizations that successfully address their missions.
Nonprofit…
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- Course Based07/10/2023
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Graduate Certificate in Government Management
Explore our Graduate Certificate in Government Management
Walden University’s Graduate Certificate in Government Management program provides students with essential foundational concepts and principles related to government policy, budget and…
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- Course Based07/10/2023
Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security
Explore our Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security
Enhance your skills to provide leadership and effectively develop and implement emergency-response strategies with a Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security.
Be prepared when critical…
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- Course Based07/10/2023
Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Become part of the next generation of innovative nonprofit leaders.
Whether you’re looking to serve in a leadership role at your organization or take an entrepreneurial venture to start a nonprofit organization, with Walden’s Graduate Certificate…
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- Course Based07/10/2023
Graduate Certificate in Public Management and Leadership
Explore our Graduate Certificate in Public Management and Leadership
Prepare to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your organization with a Graduate Certificate in Public Management and Leadership.
Explore how transformative change…
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- Course Based07/10/2023
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
Explore our Graduate Certificate in Public Policy from Walden
Improve your ability to create and evaluate policies that engage citizens and contribute positively to society with a Graduate Certificate in Public Policy.
Designed for public…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based07/10/2023
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Planning and Public Policy
Explore our Graduate Certificate in Strategic Planning and Public Policy at Walden
Enrich your understanding of how public policy is created and implemented with a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Planning and Public Policy.
Designed for…
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- Course Based07/10/2023
Individual Courses
To learn more about our Individual Course options, please visit our School of Lifelong Learning page.
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Master of Public Administration - Emergency Management
Specialization
Explore our MPA Emergency Management specialization
Designed for public safety administrators and emergency responders who want to move forward in their careers, this specialization examines vital emergency management issues and contingency…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based07/10/2023
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Master of Public Administration (MPA) - General Program
Explore our MPA General Program
A broad understanding of the field of public administration can help prepare you for a range of career options at federal, state, and local agencies as well as in the private and nonprofit sectors. In the General…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based07/10/2023
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Master of Public Administration - Law and Public Policy
Specialization
Explore our MPA Law and Public Policy specialization
The Law and Public Policy specialization explores the relationship between statutes and case law and the impact that legislation and court systems can have on public policy. Explore fundamental…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based07/10/2023
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Master of Public Administration - Diversity and Social Justice
Specialization
Become a Voice for Social Justice in Your Community
By prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their decision-making, public service leaders can help break down systemic barriers for underserved populations. In this online Master…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based07/10/2023
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Master of Public Administration - Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Specialization
Explore our MPA Nonprofit Management and Leadership specialization
Nonprofit organizations face unique challenges that include funding initiatives, recruiting and retaining volunteers, analyzing public policy, and advocating for reforms in…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based07/10/2023
MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership
MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership - Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities
Specialization
Explore our MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities specialization
Within the Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities specialization, you will discuss what sustainability…
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- Course Based07/10/2023
MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership
MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership - General Program
Explore our MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership General Program
Our MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership General Program blends academic theory with hands-on experience so you can explore and learn how to apply appropriate strategies…
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- Course Based07/10/2023
MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership
MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership - Self-Designed
Specialization
Explore our MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership Self Designed specialization
With the Self-Designed specialization, you can create your own learning experience and focus on nonprofit management and leadership theories, principles, and…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based07/10/2023
MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership
MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership - Global Leadership
Specialization
Explore our MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership Global Leadership specialization
Explore strategies for helping Global South countries or developing regions build modern, sustainable communities with the Global Leadership specialization. In…
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- Course Based07/10/2023
MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership
MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership - Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Specialization
Explore our MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation specialization
Do you see yourself as a social entrepreneur, creating meaningful and sustainable change through innovation? In this specialization, you’…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based07/10/2023
MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership
MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership - International Nongovernmental Organizations
Specialization
Explore our MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership International Nongovernment Organization specialization
In an era of increasing globalization, leaders of nonprofit organizations and governmental departments at the local, state, and national…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based07/10/2023
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