Complete admission and program requirements are found in the University Catalog.
Students may be granted admission if the following requirements are met:
Potential students who have not held a managerial or analytic position in the public, nonprofit or private sectors are considered pre-service students.
Potential students who have held a managerial or analytic position in the private, public or nonprofit sectors for a minimum of two years are considered in-service students.
Each new student is assigned an advisor from their specialization, e.g., city and county leadership and management, nonprofit leadership and management, and international development leadership and management.
You will take a comprehensive examination your final semester of the program. The examination is intended to tie together everything you’ve learned in the courses you’ve taken. The examination is conducted on an individual basis. You should consult your adviser for more information.
The program abides by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) statement on Internships and considers:
Internships an integral part of the public service (pre-career) student's professional education and are conducted in such a way that it is indeed a true learning experience:
Pre-service students may seek an internship experience.
Internships may be taken one semester or over two semesters. Students should see their MPA concentration advisers for details. Some internship placements are paid but most are not.