The extent to which research training is needed by Master of Public Administration (MPA) graduates at the University of Oklahoma, Advanced Programs, was investigated through the administration of a questionnaire to 38 August 1977 MPA degree recipients. The questionnaire contained 13 questions concerning where the student took most of his courses; what research courses he took; his opinions on research training; his job or position title; and his comments on research training. Conclusions of the study included: research training should be included at the MPA level; the research problems course was the single most valuable course for training and understanding of research techniques; almost two-thirds of the MPA graduates took other research-oriented courses in addition to the research problems course; a master's thesis or two research projects were not desirable programs required for the MPA degree; and the ideal preparation for research training would be a research oriented course(s) in addition to the research problems course. A literature review includes the following topics: public administration, curriculum, research, and value of the MPA degree. A sample questionnaire, initial letter, followup letter, and bibliography are appended. (SW)