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Public Affairs & Security Studies

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) offers a program leading to the degree of Master of Public Affairs (MPA). The MPA degree allows students to select from one of three tracks: Public Administration, Public Policy, or Global Security Studies and Leadership.

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Student Engagement The Master in Public Affairs (MPA) at UTRGV endeavors to be more research based and community driven through its Capstone course, the final course in the MPA degree program. Read More
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Point of Pride “Sky is the limit” when it comes to obtaining a MPA at UTRGV, the graduate program boast many advantages, including the possibility to a lifetime membership with the Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society. Read More
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Student Testimonials What our students say about UTRGV’s Master of Public Affairs online program Deciding to pursue your MPA online is the next step in expanding your impact in the community. Read More

Contact Us

Dr. Aziza Zemrani
Associate Chair
Public Affairs and Security Studies
ELABN 229A
MPA Accelerated Online Program
Email: aziza.zemrani@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-7845
Phone Alt: (956) 665-3079

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Who We Are

The Department of Public Affairs and Security Studies (PASS) at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) offers a program leading to the degree of Master of Public Affairs (MPA), which is housed in the College of Liberal Arts. The MPA degree is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with basic administrative concepts and competencies that can be utilized in a variety of administrative careers in public and nonprofit agencies. The program allows students to select from three different tracks: Public Administration, Public Policy, and Global Security Studies and Leadership.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Public Affairs and Security Studies (PASS) is to offer high quality programs for graduate and undergraduate students in the Rio Grande Valley. Graduates from PASS programs will serve the community, the state of Texas, and the United States of America with the education they receive in the areas of public sector administration, public policy, and homeland security.

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