MPA3901
RESEARCH DESIGN & METHODS
- Department
- Master of Public Admin.
- Terms offered
- 3
- Data refreshed
- Jun 27, 2026
Description
Students will explore and gain hands-on experience with research design and methods in the context of the public sector (public administration and nonprofits). Students will learn to design, conduct, and analyze research studies, with an emphasis on ethical considerations, data collection techniques, and research dissemination. Students will complete the Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RECR) Training Requirements.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2024–2026
2024 2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 20% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 3 fall terms since 2024. | 2030 Spring: not enough history to forecast. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 3 fall terms since 2024. Department course count falling about 7% per year. | 2029 Spring: not enough history to forecast. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 15% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 3 fall terms since 2024. Department course count falling about 8% per year. | 2028 Spring: not enough history to forecast. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 16% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 3 fall terms since 2024. Department course count falling about 7% per year. | 2027 Spring: not enough history to forecast. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2025 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent firstNo meeting times.
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Kelly G. Dolan | Lecture | 0.5 | 30 of 30 enrolled | 33917 |
| Spring 2025 | Mary M. Piecewicz | Lecture | 0.5 | 20 of 30 enrolled | 33917 |
| Fall 2024 | Mary M. Piecewicz | Online | 0.5 | 9 of 25 enrolled | 23332 |