UNC-CH MPA students are not required to pursue a concentration area. In fact, the majority of our students choose to take electives across concentration areas depending on what interests them. We offer concentration areas within the MPA program, but we encourage students to pursue the own interests and career goals.
Students can also take classes in other graduate programs across UNC Chapel Hill when available. For example, students can pursue interests in social work, emergency management, environmental sustainability, international affairs/relations, or education by taking elective courses at UNC or an institution of their choice. Several graduate certificates are available at UNC, which our students may wish to pursue.