Take your career to the next level with core courses emphasizing effective leadership, policy awareness, and ethical judgments in the public and non-profit sectors.
At Widener, success means more than a graduate degree. As you complete courses led by public administration insiders, you'll become part of a network that will follow you long after graduation.
With an emphasis on community connection and advancing public service, you'll elevate your career. A variety of specializations within the program allow you to build a flexible learning path around your unique interests, while a focus on leadership and managerial skills help you build confidence in the workplace.
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Non-Profit Leadership
The non-profit leadership certificate puts emphasis on connecting curricula to challenging societal issues and is designed for individuals seeking to improve their performance and advance a career in the non-profit sector or students who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree in public administration but would like to explore post-graduate education through certificate courses.
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Build a degree around your interests with an interdisciplinary approach to public administration.
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Getting your master's in public administration means learning effective leadership and managerial skills while building community connections alongside industry professionals.
Take the inside track to success with the MPA program. We tailor to both working professionals and recent graduates with courses offered on weekday evenings and a customizable experience to meet your professional needs. Choose from four specializations or select elective courses that best fit your career goals.
At Widener, you'll learn from a mix of distinguished faculty and working professionals in all core and elective courses to further your career and build a network that will follow you long after graduation.
As public administration educators, our faculty will work with you to customize your degree for a rewarding education, career, and future.
"Our students care about furthering positive outcomes in society. My goal in the classroom is to help them do this by building managerial and leadership skills that improve work performance in the near term and aid career advancement."
Widener is preparing students to live, work, and lead in the green economy through interdisciplinary academic programs that take a broader look at environmental health and sustainability.
In the current economic climate, many people are turning to graduate school as a way to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Numerous Widener students and alumni have carved out successful careers in government and politics, working both behind the scenes and in elected positions.
At Widener, success means more than a graduate degree. That's why our graduates can be found on various career paths.
Hear from our students about their experience in the public administration program.
I am very fortunate to have come to this country and received one of the best educations. My mindset now is ‘how can I give that type of opportunity to others back home in Guinea?’
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