Governance & International Public Management, JD/MPA

GSPIA Core Requirements: 12 credits

• PIA 2022 - QUANTITATIVE METHODS (students may waive PIA 2022 if they pass the waiver exam.  If waived, the class must be replaced by an additional elective)
• PIA 2025 - MICROECONOMICS
• PIA 2028 - PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS (pre req: PIA 2022)
• PIA 2096 - CAPSTONE SEMINAR: (24 credits)

• OR

• PIA 2099 - THESIS (24 credits prior + PIA 2003 + approval by graduate enrollment counselor)

• Internship Requirement: All students must complete an approved internship of at least 300 hours while enrolled at GSPIA.  The internship must be approved by the student’s career advisor in advance.  Students with at least three years of relevant full-time work experience may petition their career advisor for a waiver of this requirement during their first semester.

Degree Core Courses: 9 credits

• PIA 2104 - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• PIA 2117 - PROGRAM EVALUATION (pre-requisite: PIA 2022)
• PIA 2020 - ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Major Courses: 12 credits

(see Major-Specific requirements)

Electives: 3 credits

Minimum Required GSPIA Credits: 36 credits

Juris Doctor requirements: 79 credits

(see Law’s website for requirements)

Total Number of Credits for Joint Degree: 115