DPA - General Public Administration

Prepare to teach, consult, or lead on issues involving public policy and public administration. Expand your expertise with Capella University’s DPA General Public Administration specialization. You’ll learn from faculty who are leaders in the field and bring insights from their experiences in regional, national, and international public sector environments, including the U.N., the U.S. Army, and local and state government agencies. This online doctoral specialization helps you strengthen your leadership and collaboration skills through a wide range of activities. You’ll use course work, interactive simulations, case studies, and field experiences to connect with your faculty and professional peers and deepen your understanding of the field. You’ll study how public policies and practices enhance public value and collaboration. You’ll learn to integrate theoretical and practical approaches to developing policies. And you’ll develop research competencies that help you solve complex problems specific to the field. 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.

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.