Director's Welcome

We are very pleased to welcome you to the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). We are accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). Our MPA program offers a professional education that prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of a career in the management and administration of governmental and non-profit organizations. Established in 1974, the MPA program at UTEP has advanced the careers of students by enabling them to formulate new ideas, implement policies and resolve complex societal issues. The program welcomes students with diverse undergraduate and professional backgrounds who aim to succeed within an ever changing society.

John Bretting
Associate Professor and Interim Director, MPA Program
(915)-747-6582

See what our Alumni has to say

"My experience with the MPA Program at UTEP was extraordinary and outstanding! I found the curriculum especially suited for the executive level programs and workplace dynamics encountered in local government activities. The faculty and staff are exceptional and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend the program to both up-and-coming civic leaders, and the tenured professionals interested in giving back to their communities with enlightened vigor."

-Manuel Chavira

" I consider myself a student on a lifelong pathway toward learning. Pursuing a graduate degree allowed me the opportunity to distill the very information and processes that impact my profession in public service daily. The practical tools I developed throughout the MPA process have certainly resonated in my approach to tackle issues well beyond the scope I initially envisioned."

-Juliana Baldwin- Munoz

Connect With Us

The University of Texas at El Paso
Public Administration
Kelly Hall 216
500 W University
El Paso, Texas 79902

E: kviscapa@utep.edu
P: (915) 747-5879