Local government is the most rapidly growing area of the public sector employment across the country, providing jobs in municipalities, counties, regional authorities, and councils of government.

The Local Government Concentration allows Master of Public Administration students to become well-versed in the forces that shape the agendas of these offices and agencies and gain an understanding of government management and policy making.  MPA students who wish to earn a concentration in Local Government must take two of the following courses as part of their electives:

Non-degree students may earn a Local Government Certificate by completing 15 credit hours (5 courses) in topics approved by the Concentration Director.

For more information, contact:

Dr. Allan Wallis, Local Government Concentration Director & Associate Professor
University of Colorado Denver
School of Public Affairs
Phone: (303) 315-2829
Fax: (303) 315 - 2229
E-mail: Allan.Wallis@ucdenver.edu