Norwich University - Master of Public Administration April Webinar

Thank you for attending. The information session will begin shortly. To listen to the audio portion, call our toll-free number:

(US/Canada) 1-877-669-3239(US/Canada)+1-408-600-3600Access code: 732 288 007

In order to minimize background noise we muted your phone.

Please ask questions anytime by using the Q&A feature (see right window of webinar screen).

We will address your questions at the conclusion of the slide presentation (est. 30 minutes for the slides)

To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1.800.460.5597 ext. 3377

2

Q: What attracted you to Norwich University?

a) Long, proud history b) Military heritage c) Program curriculum & faculty d) Online reviews e) Referral

3To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1.800.460.5597 ext. 3377

Presenter

Donal F. Hartman, JD, LLMMPA Program Director


4

About the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program Curriculum Learning Outcomes Student Experience Residency

About Norwich UniversityOnline Learning


5

Learn to lead by developing the skills and techniques needed to provide vision, plan for the future, implement policies, and programs, and manage people;

Refine your skills in integration, research, writing, and critical analysis to enhance your credibility;

Specialize your studies –fiscal management, public works, criminal justice administration, leadership and continuity of operations so that you understand your profession;

Open doors to promotion, greater responsibilities in current jobs, post-graduate teaching, or continuation of studies in a doctoral program so that you achieve your potential.


7

8

Core Seminars1 , 2, & 3

Seminar 2: AD521 Public Administration Research & Analysis (6 credits)

Seminar 1 AD511 Foundations of Public Administration & Policy (6 credits)

Seminar 3: AD531 Public Org & Processes (6 credits)

LeadershipStudies

Public Works

Organizational Leadership

( both for 12 credits)

AD557 Public Works

Admin, IAD567 Public Works

Admin, II

(both for 12 credits)

GB511 Continuity of Governmental

OpsGB521 Public

Sector Incident Mgt & Emergency

Response

(two courses for total of 12

credits)

OL510 Leadership

Fundamentals(plus any one)

OL520Emotional

Intelligence OL530 Leading

Change OL540 Strategic Communications

& Information Leadership

(any two for total of 12 credits

GJ551 Law Enforcement

AdministrationGJ552

Corrections AdministrationGJ555 Public

Safety & Emergency Mgt

Seminar 6: AD561/562/563 Capstone Studies(two for 3 credits each or one for 6 Credits)

MPA Curriculum Map

36-Credit Degree Program

Public Fiscal Mgt

Criminal Justice Studies

(any two for total of 12 credits)

OL540 Strategic Communications &

Information LeadershipOL550 Strategic

Organizational Behavior as Leadership in Organizations

OL560 Developing a Learning Organization

for the Knowledge-Based Economy

Continuity of Government Ops

(both for total of

12 credits)

AD558 CGFM Studies

AD559 Public Org Financial Studies

Core Seminar 6

Concentrations Seminars 4 & 5

The goal for each student should be to create a project, report or program that will bring about change, a new way of doing things, or a new look at current issues and problems.

The capstone seminar (seminar six in the program) requires students to exhibit all of the skills developed over the course of the program:

Critical analysis Integration of relevant concepts and principles Research Effective writing


9


10

• IF YOU TEACH A MAN TO FISH: Supporting Transitional Assistance Services To Create A Self‐Sufficient Society

• Service‐Learning As An Effective Strategy For Addressing Attendance Issues In High School

• A Proposal For Creating An Aftercare Program: Residential Versus Non‐Residential Treatment For Juvenile Offenders

• Virginia's Example: Lowering The Violent Crime Rate Through State Investment In Social And Employment Program Reforms For Welfare Recipients

• The Ethics Of Facebook, And How Policy Implementation Can Influence Community Interactions

Strengthen your career prospects88% of alumni surveyed agree that earning this degree has had a positive impact on their career

Increase job security98% of alumni surveyed are employed full time and 86% are currently employed in their field

Differentiate yourself immediately88% of alumni surveyed state that the program

improved their writing skills.


*Results 2009 MPA Alumni Survey

11

Toni RafteryMaster of Public AdministrationAlumna 2008

“What was the focus of your

capstone project?”


12

Last year’s schedule…

13To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1.800.460.5597 ext. 3377

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday Friday

Morning Introductions and program focus groups

All day Capstone

presentations

Morning Capstone

presentations

Morning Graduation rehearsal

MorningGraduation ceremony

AfternoonRegister

Afternoon Capstone

presentations

Afternoon Discussion on networking,

publishing and teaching

Afternoon Academic

recognition ceremony (honors, hooding

ceremony, photos, etc)

Evening SGS Dinner &

Dean’s briefing on NU history &

values

Evening Social activities with colleagues

Evening Karaoke

Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)

Note – current status holders awarded a six credit-transfer, permitting completion of MPA degree in 12 months (i.e. 30 credits v. 36 for other students)

American Public Works Association


14

Located in Northfield, Vermont in the heart of the Green Mountains

Professional and liberal arts programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels

Current Enrollment:▪ 2,000 Undergraduate Level▪ 1,800 Graduate Level


15

Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

U.S. News & World Report ranks Norwich University as one of the Best Universities for a Master’s Degree in the North


16

Collaborative/Asynchronous learning Online access to NU’s Kreitzberg Library

▪ 100 online databases▪ Over 35,000 full-text electronic journals ▪ 45,000 eBooks▪ Document Delivery Service if unavailable

online 24/7 help desk support for technical issues within the

online classroom Cost of textbooks included in fees and mailed directly

to you prior to each seminar – tuition is all inclusive


17

Do you have further questions regarding Norwich University’s MPA program?

Web: http://publicadmin.norwich.edu Admissions Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-460-5597 Ext. 3377


18