The guidelines and standards for professional masters degree programs in public affairs and public administration are designed to provide criteria for evaluating educational and training programs as well as for measuring the competencies of public managers. The applicability, objectives, and program content of the guidelines are stated in the introductory material. A matrix of professional competencies of graduates of public affairs/public administration programs and of public managers is presented with emphasis on program format, composition and qualifications of faculty, student admission policies and services, program organization and jurisdiction, and facilities. Recommendations for the implementation of the guidelines and standards are also given. (MJM)