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Master of Public Administration
Admissions Requirements- The applicant must meet all University requirements and have an overall undergraduate grade point average(GPA) of 3.0 on a four-point scale for regular admissions. Applicants with a GPA between 2.75 and 2.99 may be conditionally admitted. Applicants with a 3.0 GPA in their last 60 undergraduate credits and appropriate work experience may also be conditionally admitted. Conditionally admitted students must complete 8 credits with no grade below a 3.0. The decision to admit an applicant to the MPA program is based on a balanced review of the application package as submitted by the prospective student.
To be considered for admission, applicants must submit the following:
Official transcripts of all previous college work.
A written statement describing how your experience in work and other settings and your choice of graduate study in Public Administration will lead to achieving your career goals. (1000-word maximum length)
Minimum of two letters of recommendation from academic sources and/or employment supervisors. Please do not provide letters from friends, co-workers, or family.
MPA Graduation Requirements
In order to complete the MPA degree, students must:
A. Complete the graduate plan of study with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
B. Complete a graduate capstone project (PA 592) or thesis (PA 599).
C. Complete the graduate plan of study in accordance with the requirements for a master's degree in the Academic Standards and Policies section of the Graduate Bulletin as well as in accordance with the program description linked below.
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Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Graduate Bulletin