Department of Political Science — Master of Public Administration

ALUMNI

The MPA Program has had a great impact on the success of my career. During my study in the program, I gained a wealth of knowledge on budgeting, ethics, organizational behavior, policy, politics and theory.
This knowledge and skills acquired during my internships with Beacons & Bridges, Delta Center for Economic Development and United Way of Greater Jonesboro prepared me to become a successful public administrator.

Angela M. Austin (MPA 2004) serves as the Program Manager for the
Business Development Center of Southern Good Faith Fund.


"I believe there are two aspects of the Arkansas State University MPA
program that positively separate it from other graduate programs: the
real-life challenges and opportunities we are offered and the
outstanding faculty. The opportunities prepare us to be better public
servants, while the faculty are extremely supportive and caring - making
the experience more personal, more rewarding and completely worth
while."

Straley Owen (MPA 2005)


"The MPA education at ASU prepared me for a job in public service, but
the internship opened the door to my career."

Beau Butler (MPA 2004)
Marketing Director
Westminster Village (non profit)