CAPELLA UNIVERSITY ONLINE - GRADUATE
DPA - General Public Administration
Program offered is a Doctorate.
Enhance your public leadership skills as you develop and 
apply research to address multidisciplinary public service issues within your community. This doctoral specialization uses course work, current case studies, advanced learning technologies, and field experiences to strengthen your collaboration and leadership skills and identify community issues that could benefit from an action-based research project. Working with a rich, global network of experienced faculty and professional peers, you will gain an in-depth understanding of your own field, plus insights from professionals in other fields, such as public safety and health care, who often collaborate with you to solve today's complex challenges. Convenient electronic textbooks lowers program costs and provides immediate access to course materials. People likely to choose this specialization include public administrators who want to pursue leadership positions in government agencies, public service organizations, or the political arena; or faculty positions in the fields of public administration, public affairs, and political science.
Residency requirement: none.
Concentration: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Public Health or Homeland Security for no additional time or money.
