City Cohort MPA - CAPPA - The University of Texas at Arlington City Cohort MPA The 39-hour city cohort program mixes daytime classes at city government locations with online learning tailored to city management and includes an emphasis in economic development and urban management. Request Information ADVISING Contact MPA Advisor Karolyn Field is the graduate advisor for the Masters of Public Administration program. Phone number: (817) 272-5008 Email: kfield@uta.edu Schedule an Appointment PROGRAM OVERVIEW Our city cohort programs allow you to earn your MPA degree taking classes at city facilities during work hours. Combining a convenient schedule of face-to-face classes and online learning, city employees will benefit from maximum flexibility and a program designed to combine both academic and practitioner knowledge. Students can complete the degree as a part-time student (6 hours per Fall and Spring terms, 3 hours in Summer) in eight semesters (e.g., start Fall 2025, finish in Spring 2028). Currently, there is a cohort for Fort Worth. There is a new cohort forming for Mansfield, Midlothian, and Cedar Hill in Fall 2025 and a possible one for DeSoto in Spring 2026. For more information, please contact Dr. David Coursey at dcoursey@uta.edu PROGRAM ADVANTAGES Classes meet once per week - Friday 3 pm to 6 pm (employer approved) Taught by UTA Faculty and City Managers A practical perspective tailored to your city management career Use employee tuition reimbursement benefit plus additional financial aid (if qualified) Focus on one course at a time REQUIRED CORE CLASSES (30 HRS) PAPP 5302 Foundations of Urban Research and Analysis PAPP 5309 Intergovernmental Relations PAPP 5320 Public Organization Theory PAPP 5326 Public Budgeting PAPP 5329 Financial Management in the Public and Non-Profit Sectors PAPP 5345 Evaluation Research PAPP 5350 Public Administration PAPP 5351 Public Human Resources PAPP 5358 Ethics in the Public Service PAPP 5399 Public Administration Capstone Economic and Sustainability Emphasis (example: these are tailored by city) PAPP 5321 Urban Management PAPP 5334 Managing Economic Development PLAN 5363 Leadership and Communication COSTS Sponsoring local governments reimburse most tuition and fees. Employees may also apply for additional financial aid (e.g., veteran’s benefits) as qualified. RECRUITMENT QUESTIONS Interested in joining a cohort with an existing city or your city starting a cohort program? RECRUITMENT QUESTIONS Learn About the City Cohort Program Dr. David Coursey, MPA Program Director Email: dcoursey@uta.edu Schedule an Appointment Overview Bachelor of Science in Interior Design Student Achievement Data Bachelor of Science in Architecture Master of Architecture Master of Science in Sustainable Building Technology Faculty Studio Culture Policy First Year Competency Graduate Studio Lottery Accreditation Overview Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Urban Design Master of Landscape of Architecture Dual Master’s Degree with NTU Design Playbook Planter Project Faculty Overview Advanced Standing MCRP Program Master of City and Regional Planning Dual Master Degrees Ph.D in Urban Planning and Public Policy Overview Online MPA City Cohort On-Campus Dual Master Degrees Ph.D in Public Administration and Public Policy Certificate Programs Profile Research Expertise Jobs and Opportunities Doctoral Student Research Overview Architecture History Minor Environmental and Sustainability Studies Minor Urban Affairs Minor Overview International Program Innsbruck Address College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs 601 W. Nedderman Drive Suite 203 Arlington, TX 76019-0108 Connect with us CAPPA Facebook CAPPA Instagram CAPPA LinkedIn Important Links Give to CAPPA News CAPPA SharePoint Contact