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(5 credits per term for a minimum of four terms until completion)
The Professional Administrative Study (PAS) results in a formal manuscript designed and written to address a problem in public administration practice. Each DPA student is required to complete a PAS. The PAS involves students completing an applied research study that addresses an actual administrative problem or need faced by a client organization. Students complete the PAS independently, with the guidance of a supervisory committee chair, and a committee member. Students complete a prospectus, proposal, research ethics review, and a final written PAS. Oral presentations are required both after the proposal and final projects are approved by the committee. The PAS paper takes the format of a consulting report and, at a minimum, includes the following sections:
- Abstract
- Introduction to the Problem
- Conceptual Approach and Background
- Data Collection Process and Analysis
- Evaluation and Recommendations
- Dissemination Plan
Pre-requisites
- All prior coursework
Note: Students take this course for a minimum of four quarters and are continuously enrolled until completion of their doctoral study with final chief academic officer (CAO) approval.