Three Principles of Competency-Based Learning: Mission, Mission, Mission

• Published in: Journal of public affairs education : J-PAE. Vol. 20; no. 2; pp. 181 - 192
• Main Authors: Rivenbark, William C., Jacobson, Willow S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: NASPAA 01.06.2014
• Subjects: Academic learning; Articles of Current Interest; Certification; Curricula; Curriculum; Education; Educational research; Financial management; Government services; Intellectuals; Learning; Masters Programs; Mission statements; North Carolina; Outcomes of education; Public Administration; Public Policy

NASPAA adopted new accreditation standards in October 2009, requiring Masters programs of public administration, public policy, and public affairs to adopt and implement competency-based learning. This learning approach, however, is not new to public administration. Scholars have been promoting comp...