Schedules and Plans

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Fixed Schedule, Semester Schedules and Long-Term Course Schedules

Fixed Schedule

MPA courses follow a Fixed Schedule, which ensures predictability of offerings.

MPA Fixed Schedule

Semester Offerings

MPA & PUB ADM Summer 2026 Course Schedule

and

MPA and PUB ADM Fall 2026 Course Schedule

Course Durations

MPA core and elective courses are offered in a 7-week format during fall and spring semesters.
MPA elective courses are offered in a 8-week format during summers.
MPA 780 Capstone Experience is offered in a 14-week format during fall and spring semesters.

Long-Term Schedules

MPA Long-Term Schedule: Spring 2027 – Fall 2030

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MPA Long-Term Schedule: Fall 2024 – Summer 2027

The following core courses – MPA 711, MPA 715, MPA 721, MPA 723, and MPA 732 were renumbered to MPA 611, MPA 615, MPA 621, MPA 623, and MPA 632, effective 1/28/2026, to accommodate undergraduate students enrolled in the Accelerated 4+1 MPA degree program.

Sample Plans

Planning Options

Students can start the MPA program in the Summer, Fall or Spring semesters.

Most students complete two courses each fall and spring semester (one during the first 7 weeks and one during the second 7 weeks) as well as one course during the summer (8 weeks). This option is highly recommended! See the example below:

Most Common Plan of Study (2.5 years, 7 semesters)

If students are interested in plans that will require more or less time, such as taking one course per semester or four courses per semester, they can contact the MPA Director to customize plans to suit their individual needs. See the examples below:

Individualized Accelerated Plan of Study (less than 2 years, 3 semesters)

Individualized Accelerated Plan of Study (2 years, 5 Semesters)

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Advising, Registration and Textbooks

Schedule a Meeting with the MPA Director and Advisor

Once admitted to the MPA program, all new students must contact the MPA Director, Dr. Anna Filipova (filipova@uwosh.edu). Dr. Filipova will help you lay out a plan of study within your emphasis requirements that best fit your preferences for number of courses per semester, preferences for summer classes, professional responsibilities and lifestyle.

Register for Classes

Students are encouraged to register for classes in TitanWeb as soon as they determine their classes for the semester (see Registration Dates by clicking on + for the specific semester). MPA classes do fill up very quickly! So, the sooner students register the better they will be able follow their plan of study!

In TitanWeb, students will also be able to keep track of their progress in the MPA program.

Textbooks

Information on the titles of textbooks required for all MPA classes for the specific semester is available at Follett ahead of time. You can order printed textbooks or e-books, depending on the course requirements. Some MPA classes may be enrolled in an instant access program, which means that all students will have immediate access to e-books at the start of the semester and their accounts will be charged. In instant access programs, students are given the opportunity to opt out if they prefer or have purchased printed copies in advance from Follett or from other retailers.