A comprehensive examination in the final semester of the student's program provides an opportunity to integrate and synthesize the core course material. Students also select, with an advisor's help, one course from the level of government at which they expect to work, as well as five electives tailored to each student's particular interest. The Internship Practical experience is an integral component of a public administration education. Consequently, all MPA student who have not had substantial administrative experience are required to complete an internship encompassing at least three months' full-time administrative work. Because the internship experience often leads to a job offer, MPA students are encouraged to consider the internship as the first step in their career development.
Students typically serve their internship with a government agency.
Admission to the Program Students may apply to be admitted for the Fall and Spring semesters. The final deadline for file to be completed for admission to the Fall semester is July 1 and for admission to the Spring semester is November 1 . Official transcripts of all previous academic work, both graduate and undergraduate. A personal statement of interest in the MPA program. If you have a bachelors degree and would like to take a couple of courses without actually pursuing a degree, you can apply as a non-degree student.