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100			_aKapucu, Naim
245			_aCompetency-based curriculum mapping as a tool for continuous improvement for Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs
260			_c2017
300			_ap.968-978.
362			_aNov
520			_aCurriculum mapping (CM) is an assessment tool used to articulate and revise an academic curriculum. Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) accredited graduate programs in public policy, public affairs, and public administration are required to demonstrate a competency-based curriculum development and assessment methods. This article provides the rationale and approach used to generate a competency-based Master of Public Administration (MPA) curriculum and describes a systematic approach to incorporating program learning objectives, stakeholder engagement, competency development or revisions by faculty, into competency-based CM. The competency-based curriculum is relatively new for MPA programs. While there are many potential benefits and challenges, this article focuses on the utility of flexible mission-oriented curriculum design and its ability to link competencies to assessment strategies for MPA programs.
650			_aCurriculum
650			_aPublic administration
650			_aCompetency based teaching
773			_aInternational Journal of Public Administration
909			_a116074
999			_c116068 _d116068