The Albertus Magnus College Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a 30-credit degree program designed for working professionals seeking a long-term career working for nonprofits, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), or government agencies. The MPA program is based on an interdisciplinary approach that enables students to lead, implement policy, solve problems, and improve efficiency in nonprofit organizations, institutions, and different levels of government.
Nicholas Sherwood is an accomplished, decorated, and progressive police leader with more than 22 years of service. Currently, he serves as one of the Deputy Chiefs of Police for the Meriden Police Department, where he oversees policy management, professional development, administration, and professional standards for the agency.
Nicholas’s education accomplishments include earning an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Middlesex Community College; a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Post University; and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Albertus Magnus College. Nicholas is scheduled to begin classes in July of 2025 to pursue a doctorate degree in Law and Policy from Northeastern University.
Nicholas is a proud veteran of the US Air Force, where he served as a noncommissioned officer in the Security Forces.
When Nicholas is not pursuing higher education or working, he enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, and two dogs, or training in and coaching CrossFit.
Offered in an accelerated format, most students can complete their Master of Public Administration degree in a year and a half while only having to take two classes at a time.
“The program aligned well with where I was professionally, and I knew it would equip me with the necessary tools for a career in public service.”
My experience was very pleasant while doing the MPA program. The classes were well structured and the instructors are there to help you every step of the way.
Evell Concepcion, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems ‘12, Master of Business Administration ‘14, Master of Public Administration ‘20
“Our MPA program is perfect for individuals who are interested in careers in public
service or the non-profit sector.”
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the nonprofit sector is the third largest industry in the U.S. and there are 30,000 nonprofit organizations in the state of Connecticut. The Albertus Magnus College Master of Public Administration program is intended to prepare students for productive and rewarding careers in nonprofit management and public sector organizations.
Possible career paths with a Master of Science degree in Master of Public Administration include:
Public/government sector
Nonprofit sector
Private sector
The MPA program has two components. The first component requires seven core courses that provide a student with the basic concepts and methods of public administration. The courses offer an experiential learning opportunity in the community as well as an examination of quantitative tools for policy analysis that leads to a capstone project. The second component requires the completion of five elective courses, all suited to the student's career interests or particular substantive area:
Students who successfully complete the MPA should be able to demonstrate:
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I believe the classroom experience should be one in which innovative ideas are exchanged and shared. I am a strong advocate of experiential learning through practicum experiences at both the undergraduate and graduate level, whereby students are given an opportunity to apply theory to practice in solving real-life problems.
Patricia Birungi, Ph.D., Director, Master of Public Administration Program
To be admitted to the Master of Public Administration program, applicants must submit the following:
You can't look at government and nonprofit sectors without knowing that our communities could use a generation of students who are equipped to meet the demands of public policy in an ethical and responsible way.
Professor William A. Aniskovich, J.D.
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