2001-2003 Graduate Catalog - Texas Southern University: ::em.tsu ...

3. To develop and train students with analytic skills, managerial capabilities, and sensitivities to questions ofequity and social justice.4. To make students wise consumers of research and instill in them the knowledge and skills required for continuingtheir professional career development.Master of Public AdministrationThe MPA Program has as its purpose the preparation of professionals for immediate upward mobility in professional careersin public sectors or for graduate study where the nature of the profession requires the master’s degree as the entry criterion.Its greatest single asset lies in its potential to alleviate the shortage of professionally educated persons, especially those fromminority groups, in local, state, national and international public service.The program is designed to prepare professionals to resolve the increasingly complex problems of managing urban growth.It is intended to respond to the increasing importance of planning and management as major instruments in improving anddeveloping solutions to problems of cities and metropolitan regions. The Program seeks to give students a balance inventoryof conceptual, quantitative and professional skills. To this end, the Program’s curricular philosophy is to:1. Educate students on analytical approaches to decision-making in themanagerial sciences2. provide students with problem solving skills and analyticalcompetencies that are relevant to management positions3. emphasize a knowledge of the workings of governmental and privateinstitutions4. develop the student’s ability to make use of academic research5. provide a foundation in computer and information technology6. sharpen writing and oral communication skills7. emphasize knowledge of basic management processes and techniquesADMISSION CRITERIAWe are seeking highly motivated, high-achieving oriented students who have a strong interest in pursuing a public servicecareer. Prospective students must first apply for admission to the Graduate School (see the General Information Section ofthis bulletin). Applicants are then referred to the department for acceptance.In addition to meeting the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, applicants for admission to graduatestanding in City Planning or Public Administration must submit:1. The graduate application form2. A typed essay of at least 250 words which states career objectives and gives reasons for desiringadmission to the program3. Three letters of recommendation4. Test scores from the GRE, and5. Two copies of official transcripts from each college and graduate institution attended.DEGREE REQUIREMENTSMaster of City PlanningThe overall requirements for the Master of City Planning are summarized below:1. Completion of a total of forty-eight (48) credit hours. Of the 48 credit hours, twenty-four (24) credit hours arerequired core course requirements, twelve (12) credit hours of specialization and electives, six (6) credit hours ofinternship, and six (6) credit hours of special problems.2. At the completion of twelve (12) hours of graduate credits, each student will prepare a degree plan in consultationwith his or her advisor. This plan of study should be drawn up and submitted for approval to the Graduate Schoolno later than the second semester in residence.93