After completion of the program, students are expected to be able to analyze problems, to develop solutions, and to acquire the advanced skills of written and oral analysis, presentation, and communication. Students must complete this course prior to taking other core courses unless exception is given in writing. Students must meet course prerequisites when applicable. This applies to 24.906 Quantitative Methods for Health and Public Administrators, which has a course in statistics as a prerequisite. The course 62.984 Seminar in Public Administration will not be taken before the final semester of the program.
Registration requires prior written approval.
Any three courses with the written approval of the student's advisor. The evaluation of a candidate is primarily based upon the applicant's cumulative grade point average which is used as an indicator of intellectual development and ability. An overall undergraduate scholastic average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in a program acceptable to the admissions committee is expected. In addition to a suitable QPA or possession of other indicators of academic success, admission will be granted only to persons with acceptable employment experience. Acceptable employment is usually a minimum of one year of full-time paid experience in the field and is usually verified by appropriate letters of recommendation.