At some point within their program of study MPA and MPA:HA students must satisfactorily complete one course the primary focus of which is diversity. This does not require additional credit hours or coursework beyond the 60 credit requirement and can include courses taken as skill development or specialization classes. Course options include, but are not limited to, the following:
- PA 514 Global Leadership and Management
- PA 523 Nongovernmental Organizations: Nonprofits on the World Stage
- PA 529 Nonprofit Field Study in Oaxaca, Mexico
- PA 544 International Experience (e.g. Cuba, Vietnam, Japan)
- PA 547 Culture, Values and Leadership
- PA 549 Cross-cultural Communications in the Public Sector
- PA 593 Civil Rights for Public Managers
- PA 594 Enhancing Diversity in the Workplace
Other courses may be approved by your advisor.