Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

The M.P.A. program develops creative, principled leaders who understand the demands placed upon local, national and global public and nonprofit institutions, and are equipped with skills in program management and policy analysis.

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M.P.A. and J.D.

Earn dual degrees: Master of Public Administration and Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond.

Prepare to work in the field of policy and administrative law through this program, which allows you to earn a law degree from the University of Richmond and an M.P.A. from VCU. 

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B.A. and M.P.A.

Earn dual degrees: Accelerated Bachelor's and Master of Public Administration 

Earn your bachelor's in: criminal justice, homeland security and emergency management, African American studies, or political science in a minimum of five years by taking certain master’s-level courses during the senior year of your undergraduate program. 

Certificate in Nonprofit Management 

Learn to lead, govern and manage nonprofit organizations collaboratively, thoughtfully and ethically. Earn this 15-credit certificate separately or simultaneously with the M.P.A.

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Certificate in Public Management 

Tailored for government and nonprofit professionals, this program allows you to gain skills in public administration without pursuing a full master’s degree. A total of 18 hours of graduate credit hours of required and elective courses. 

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M.S.W. and Certificate in Nonprofit Management 

The VCU Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nonprofit Management (CPG-NMC) is a collaborative effort between the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government & Public Affairs and the School of Social Work.

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