Franklin University Introduces Four New MPA Specializations

Contact:

Sherry Mercurio
Executive Director, Office of Community Relations
(614) 947-6581
Email: sherry.mercurio@franklin.edu

Franklin University, a leading educator of working adults, is pleased to announce the addition of four new specializations within its Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program. Today’s announcement continues to add to the University’s reputation as Ohio’s #1 nonprofit university for online degrees, offering relevant degrees and specializations aligned with a student’s specific career interest.

Continuing its long-standing tradition of excellence, Franklin provides its students with a traditional MPA, in addition to specializations, providing a tailored education in the following disciplines:

MPA-Criminal Justice Specialization: Preparing professionals for law enforcement, court systems, or administrative roles in corrections with a curriculum covering policies, laws, ethics, and administration specific to criminal justice.

MPA-Healthcare Specialization: Training individuals in managing healthcare systems, programs, and organizations, focusing on healthcare policies, operations, and analytics. Ideal for managerial roles in hospitals, health systems, and public health agencies.

MPA-Human Resources Specialization: Providing a comprehensive overview of HR management, making it suitable for HR professionals seeking career advancement or roles within government agencies. Graduates will effectively oversee the employee lifecycle and develop HR initiatives.

MPA-Organizational Leadership Specialization: Enhancing leadership skills for leading teams, managing organizational change, and improving workplace culture. Suitable for supervisory roles in public or nonprofit organizations or management consulting.

Students in Franklin’s online accredited MPA program learn from real-world leaders at the forefront of today’s policies. With its new specializations, the University’s MPA program is designed to help students become effective leaders in the public sector with immersion to showcase proven readiness and performance that fit their interests and career passions.

Through the University’s six 6-week MPA major course areas, students experience application to leadership theories and principles driven by real-world situations. The scenario-based learning that is woven throughout the master’s in public administration program provides students with valuable insights into the reality of governance, decision-making, and community engagement, adding to the depth of the program.

Built for working adults, Franklin University’s MPA classes are 100% online, and can be completed in as few as 14 months, with no GMAT/GRE required, and are designed to align with students’ career interests and aspirations. With a seamless admissions process and flexible course schedule, Franklin helps students balance education, with work, family, and life.

Learn more about Franklin’s MPA specializations and scenario-based curriculum here: https://bit.ly/3Cm6YHD.
 

About Franklin University

Accredited, nonprofit, and dedicated to educating adults since 1902, Franklin provides onsite course options at our Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, and is an innovator in providing personalized online education. The University offers applied in-demand undergraduate, masters, and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. Through agreements with partner institutions, the University also offers international academic programs, including its top-ranked MBA.

Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds specialized accreditations for specific academic programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, and the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education. The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Franklin University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).