[Masters Urban Planning]

I'm interested in earning an MPA. I am a government administration manager now for the state of Hawai'i and I like it so an MPA seems to make sense. Ideally, I would like to move away from strict social services/policy and more into an interdisciplinary approach of government working within the community, which got me thinking. Would urban planning allow me to use social policy, environmental policy, and design to help communities function better for its members? I have no clue...so can you tell me your thoughts on obtaining a Masters in Urban Planning? Would this be a better fit given my goals than an MPA? Thanks for your insights...

I can't say whether a Masters in Urban Planning would be the best route for your interests. What I can say is that there are many aspects to urban planning. Though in your case I wouldn't recommend specializing in transportation policy, I suspect that specializing in community development would be a good fit. Definitely check out the various programs, but pay attention to the specializations they offer.