草榴社区

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION GRADUATE PROGRAMS

MPA students in class

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 草榴社区 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 草榴社区, how an MPA from 草榴社区 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 草榴社区 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 草榴社区, how this certificate from 草榴社区 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 草榴社区 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 草榴社区, how this certificate from 草榴社区 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 草榴社区 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 草榴社区, how this certificate from 草榴社区 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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The Office of Graduate Studies offers a multitude of ways to get acquainted with 草榴社区! From personal tours to events such as Open House and virtual information sessions, we have options to fit your schedule. Plan your visit today!