If you’re on a public service career path, and looking at grad schools, you may have considered a Master of Public Affairs or Administration. What is an MPA, and how is it distinct from nonprofit management, MBA, and other grad degrees?

• This episode, part one, is an overview of the degree and associated careers.
• Find Part Two on coursework, field work, and certificates, here.
• Find Part Three, on admissions and financial aid, here.

The Guests

• Julie Harrold, Director of Admissions and Recruitment, of the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

• Katherine Meyer, Director of Recruiting, of Texas A&M Bush School of Government and Public Service.

• Lisa Sperling, Recruitment and Career Services Coordinator, University of Georgia MPA program.

Learn more!

• Idealist Grad Fairs tour the United States every summer and fall, and feature nonprofit management, public affairs, social work and other public service degrees — and they’re touring the country all fall. See the schedule and sign up here on Idealist.org.

• Idealist Grad School Resource Center features an overview of the MPA degree, among others.