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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION GRADUATE PROGRAMS

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Program Details:
 

The Public Administration program offers both on-campus and online courses to fit your schedule.

  • Application Requirements:
    • Online application form
    • Transcripts
    • 3 letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
    • Statement of Goals
      • Please address the following prompts in no more than 2 pages:
        • Why is an MPA degree from ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ University important for you to achieve your public service career goals? 
        • In answering this question, please let us know why you are pursuing an MPA from ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥, how an MPA from ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ will build on your work, volunteer, and/or academic experiences and describe the career and professional goals you have for your future.
    • Resume
    • $50 non-refundable application fee
  • Deadlines: Admission is conducted on a rolling basis for all deadlines except those tied to funding consideration. Applications may close early under rolling admissions if all available seats are filled prior to the stated deadline.
    • Spring: December 1
    • Fall, with funding consideration: March 1
    • Summer: April 15
    • Fall: August 1
  • Funding available: Yes
  • Credits and Tuition:
    • 36-39 credits (MPA 8010 internship, 3 credit course, may be waived depending upon three years of professional work experience)
    • $940 per credit, plus $100 general fee per semester
    • Tuition and fees subject to change.
  • Application Requirements:
    • Online application form
    • Transcripts
    • 2 letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
    • Statement of Goals
      • Please address the following prompt in 1 - 1.5 pages:
        • Why is a graduate certificate from ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ University important for you to achieve your public service career goals? 
        • In answering this question, please let us know why you are pursuing a graduate certificate from ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥, how this certificate from ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ will build on your work, volunteer, and/or academic experiences and describe the career and professional goals you have for your future.
    • Resume
    • $50 non-refundable application fee
  • Deadlines: Admission is conducted on a rolling basis. Applications may close early under rolling admissions if all available seats are filled prior to the stated deadline.
    • Spring: December 1
    • Summer: April 15
    • Fall: Rolling until August 1
  • Funding available: No
  • Credits and Tuition:
    • 15 credits
    • $940 per credit, plus $100 general fee per semester
    • Tuition and fees subject to change.
  • Application Requirements:
    • Online application form
    • Transcripts
    • 2 letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
    • Statement of Goals
      • Please address the following prompt in 1 - 1.5 pages:
        • Why is a graduate certificate from ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ University important for you to achieve your public service career goals? 
        • In answering this question, please let us know why you are pursuing a graduate certificate from ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥, how this certificate from ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ will build on your work, volunteer, and/or academic experiences and describe the career and professional goals you have for your future.
    • Resume
    • $50 non-refundable application fee
  • Deadlines: Admission is conducted on a rolling basis. Applications may close early under rolling admissions if all available seats are filled prior to the stated deadline.
    • Spring: December 1
    • Summer: April 15
    • Fall: Rolling until August 1
  • Funding available: No
  • Credits and Tuition:
    • 15 credits
    • $940 per credit, plus $100 general fee per semester
    • Tuition and fees subject to change.
  • Application Requirements:
    • Online application form
    • Transcripts
    • 2 letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
    • Statement of Goals
      • Please address the following prompt in 1 - 1.5 pages:
        • Why is a graduate certificate from ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ University important for you to achieve your public service career goals? 
        • In answering this question, please let us know why you are pursuing a graduate certificate from ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥, how this certificate from ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ will build on your work, volunteer, and/or academic experiences and describe the career and professional goals you have for your future.
    • Resume
    • $50 non-refundable application fee
  • Deadlines: Admission is conducted on a rolling basis. Applications may close early under rolling admissions if all available seats are filled prior to the stated deadline.
    • Spring: December 1
    • Summer: April 15
    • Fall: Rolling until August 1
  • Funding available: No
  • Credits and Tuition:
    • 15 credits
    • $940 per credit, plus $100 general fee per semester
    • Tuition and fees subject to change.

 

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