Jessica McGhee

The MPA program at Marshall University offers students the ability to broaden their scope of knowledge in the field of public administration by enhancing their leadership skills. In doing so, the MPA program offers flexible hours with evening and online classes; said schedule allows for students to hold professional jobs while advancing themselves academically.

Currently, I am pursuing graduate degrees in both Public Administration and Political Science. The similarities of these degrees permit for personal growth, both professionally and academically.

When I first started the MPA program at Marshall University, I was working as a Court Reporter for a Criminal Division of a Common Pleas Court in Ohio. Now, I work for the West Virginia Senate’s Committee on Government Organization as a Rollins-Burk scholar. With the position at the West Virginia Capitol, I have witnessed and participated in the legislative process in its entirety.

The MPA program at Marshall University has provided me with a pathway of possibilities and has opened many doors for my future endeavors.

Jessica completed her MPA in December 2018 and her MA in Political Science in May 2019.  She will be attending Ohio Northern Law School to pursue a Juris doctorate (JD) degree beginning the Fall 2019 semester.