Capella University Introduces Master of Public Administration and MS in Public Safety Joint Degree Program

New program allows students to earn two complementary online degrees in less time and at less cost

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capella University, an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing high-quality online degree programs for working adults, has announced a new Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Science (MS) in Public Safety joint degree program. The program allows students to earn two complementary master’s degrees in less time and at less cost than pursuing the two degree programs separately. More than 38,000 students are pursuing an online degree at Capella University (http://www.capella.edu), with 31 percent enrolled in Capella’s doctoral degree programs, and 47 percent enrolled in Capella’s master’s degree programs.

“Capella's MPA/MS in Public Safety joint degree program prepares public service professionals to meet those challenges across the public administration and public safety fields. Our curriculum is built around the reality of interagency collaboration. When you collaborate effectively with other disciplines you directly impact the effectiveness of your own organization.”

Joint degree program emphasizes multidisciplinary and collaborative skills
“Many public issues are cross-sector challenges that require multidisciplinary skills and the ability to work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions,” said Charles Tiffin, PhD, interim co-dean of Capella’s School of Public Service Leadership. “Capella's MPA/MS in Public Safety joint degree program prepares public service professionals to meet those challenges across the public administration and public safety fields. Our curriculum is built around the reality of interagency collaboration. When you collaborate effectively with other disciplines you directly impact the effectiveness of your own organization.”

The curriculum for the joint program covers such topics as strategic management and planning; organizational leadership and human resource management; policy analysis and research; ethnic and cultural awareness; accounting and finance; and training and performance improvement, all from public administration and public safety perspectives. Advanced learning technologies provide students with opportunities to test real-world scenarios and build a lifelong professional network.

Enrollment now open
Capella is now accepting enrollment applications for its MPA/MS in Public Safety joint degree program. For more information, please call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552) or email [e-mail].

About Capella University
Capella University is an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing quality online degree programs for working adults. Eighty percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's or doctoral online degree programs in business, counseling, education, health administration, human services, information technology, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, public safety, and social work. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, public administration, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 137 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 16 certificate programs. More than 37,100 learners were enrolled as of March 31, 2010, from all 50 states and 52 other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Founded in 1993, Capella University is a wholly owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552).

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