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    Master of Public Administration Degree Program
    Augusta State University
    Department of Political Science
    2500 Walton Way
    Augusta, Georgia 30904-2200
    Dr. Saundra Reinke, Director
    Email: sreinke@aug.edu
    Phone: (706) 737-1710
    Fax: (706) 667-4083
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    This website is maintained by Chris Harrison.
    Last updated: 06.30.2003