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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Department of Public Affairs and Security Studies

Edinburg, TX

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Overview

Department of Public Affairs and Security Studies / Department of Public Affairs and Security Studies is located in Edinburg, TX, in a small setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Public Affairs (MPA) Global security studies and leadership
Master of Public Affairs (MPA) Public policy and management
Master of Public Affairs (MPA) Public administration

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 79

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
Distance learning programs available? Yes
Terminal master's degree available? No

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

77
Applied
61
Accepted
40
Enrolled
79%

Applying

Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Student Body

181
Total Graduate Students
1%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 85.08%
Black or African American 3.87%
White or Caucasian 8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 0.55%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 0%
Unknown 1.1%

Gender

Male (39%)
Female (60%)

Faculty

6
Total faculty
Full-time - 5
Part-time - 1
Male (3)
Female (3)

Research

Focus of faculty research: 1. Environmental Research 2. Budgeting and Finance 3. Governance and Public Policy and local government 4. Cultural Competency, equity and inclusion 5. Global Security
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address 1201 W. University Drive
Edinburg, TX
United States
Contact Dr. Pamela Anderson-Mejias
Interim Chair
Email: pamela.anderson-mejias@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-6652545 ext. 2545

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