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George Mason University's Masters of Public Administration is of a good value for students interested in pursuing a career in Public Service. The value is in presenting a hands-on, experiential curriculum that provides all students with the tools to understand how to make a difference in service to our nation. In particular, students are presented with well qualified teachers from the Washington, DC metro area who currently serve in public sector and non-profit organizations. These teachers are invaluable,... Read More as they provide their expertise in what is required to implement, formulate, develop, and advocate for public policies that benefit the public good. In summary, George Mason's Masters of Public Administration program provides an excellent education for those wishing to pursue careers in the Government and/or non-profit sector advocating for policies that benefit the nation's welfare not only for today, but for the future.

There is always some marginal room for improvement when it comes to course content, but with such a diverse enrollment (i.e. students from varying levels of undergraduate programs and undergraduate degree fields), I think the program does what it can. What the program may lack in rigorous content, it certainly makes up for with a very positive experience. I believe 90% of what a person learns is a result of how their peers respond/utilize/help one another with the mutual desire of pursuing a degree,... Read More and the environment of this MPA program can't be beat!

Graduate School is what you make of it. GMU offers many outlets for whatever students are looking for: social life, academic clubs and organizations, internships, job opportunities, networking, and various alternative academic opportunities such as studying abroad and the peace corps. The MPA program is flexible, informative, and very useful--especially in the greater DC area. I have no doubts that it will serve me well in my future. I would've liked a little more hands-on time with professors but... Read More it's another area where it's up to the student to take the first step--particularly in larger programs like the MPA program at GMU. The largest class size I had was 28 people to one professor but for the most part class sizes are reasonable and professors are helpful and knowledgeable.