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Analytical Techniques for Public Service is a two quarter core program for second year MPA students. Each quarter focuses on specific approaches and components for applied research in public administration, public policy, non-profits, and communities. Via praxis (combination of theory and applied practice), our goal is to practice research design and analysis by gaining a better understanding of how to approach, critique, use, analyze, and communicate research in public service.
Learning objectives include:
- Understand research designs and why we do research in public service.
- Competency in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies.
- Understand how research can maintain the status quo or change our social, economic, and political decisions.
- Understand various research methods.
- Become an ethical producer and consumer of research.
In the winter, students collect and analyze the data collected in the research proposal designed last quarter; create documents and other materials to convert data into information; and, present research results in various forms.
Registration
Winter Registration:
Academic Details
Credits:
6
Maximum Enrollment:
45
Class Standing:
Graduate
Schedule
Quarters:
Winter
2027
Open
In Person or Remote:
Time Offered:
Evening and Weekend
Schedule Evergreen:
Location:
Olympia