Director's Welcome

We are very pleased to welcome you to the Master of Public Administration Program in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Our Master of Public Administration (MPA) is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), the global standard in public service education. Our MPA 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. We also offer graduate certificates in Urban and Regional Planning and Nonprofit Administration, as well as a dual MBA/MPA degree. Established in 1974, the Public Administration Program at UTEP advances 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.

Dr. Eric Boyer
Associate Professor and Director, MPA Program
E: ejboyer@utep.edu , (915)-747-6145

See what our Alumni has to say

"The MPA Program at UTEP has been the best investment I have made in my professional career of 18 years in Non-profit Management. It has given me the practical tools needed to expand my knowledge and creativity to make a greater impact in the El Paso Community. All Faculty members have real-life experience and expertise in each of the fields they teach. That makes an incredible difference in equipping students with advanced approaches to public service. I had great experiences with the MPA faculty and will be forever grateful for getting introduced to this wonderful program."

-Diana I. Hastings, MPA, Executive Director, Underserved Communities Foundation

“The MPA program at UTEP prepared me to manage the finance and budget component in the public sector and beyond. The curriculum had a hands-on feel to it and I was able to use my projects in my career portfolio to demonstrate that I had related work experience. This degree helped set me on the path for future career growth.”

-Ginger Pineda Raya, EdD, MHA, MPA ,Director of Physician Services, Hospital Corporation of America

Connect With Us

The University of Texas at El Paso
Public Administration Program

Eric J. Boyer, Ph.D.
Director
Benedict Hall Room 315
ejboyer@utep.edu
(915) 747-6145

Luci Rodriguez, MPSA
Program Coordinator/Manager
Benedict Hall Room 208
Larodriguez15@utep.edu
(915) 747-5879

Julien Martinez
Graduate Assistant
Benedict Hall Room 206
mpa@utep.edu
(915) 747-6268

Master’s of Public Administration
Benedict Hall Room 206-208
500 W University
El Paso, Texas 79902

E: mpa@utep.edu
P: (915) 747-5879
F: (915) 747-6616