September 23, 2024
This message is from MPA’s Office of Admission from the September 21 issue of Inside MPA. Click here to get in touch with Admission and learn more!
At MPA, we embrace a competency-based approach to education that empowers students to take ownership of their learning and ensures that each student not only acquires essential knowledge but also develops the skills and dispositions necessary for lifelong success. Competencies are far more than academic benchmarks—at MPA, they encompass critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and emotional intelligence, all crucial for thriving in today’s world.
Our nine competencies were thoughtfully developed by blending MPA’s core values with a research-backed understanding of what students need to succeed in today’s world—and tomorrow’s. These competencies and their associated skills shape projects and tasks as well as the design of assessments. They help us focus on not just what students know, but what they can do. Crucial core content and disciplinary skills are integrated with cross-cutting competency skills, helping students take ownership of their learning while developing skills that colleges, employers, and researchers agree are necessary for living successful, fulfilling lives.
This personalized approach provides clear growth pathways, allowing students to progress at their own pace while honing their individual strengths, helping nurture a growth mindset that encourages resilience, continuous improvement, and a passion for lifelong learning. MPA graduates are equipped with the skills they need to navigate complex problems, collaborate effectively, and lead with confidence in any environment.
MPA’s competency-based approach ensures learning is personalized, equitable, and built around each learner’s potential. It helps us fulfill our educational promise and responsibility.
