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Dec 04, 2024
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2016-2017 Graduate Catalog This is not the most recent catalog version; be sure you are viewing the appropriate catalog year.
Combined Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science or Public Administration and Master’s of Public Administration Degree (PLPA or PAPA)
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The Combined Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science (PLPA) or Public Administration (PAPA) and Master’s of Public Administration Degree is an accelerated five-year program in which exceptional students will earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Students will spend their first three years engaged in undergraduate studies and their final two completing the graduate program. The total number of credits needed for the program will be 150. At the undergraduate level, students will complete their General Education requirements, a minor and an abbreviated version of the undergraduate Public Administration or Political Science major. Starting their fourth year, students will complete all 40-46 hours of the M.P.A. program, and a portion of the credits will double count toward the undergraduate B.S. degree.
The curriculum requires two internships, one as part of the undergraduate major, the second in the M.P.A. portion. Thus, students will have substantial field experience in public administration upon completing the full B.S./M.P.A. degrees (website).
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Admission Requirements:
 Students will be invited to apply to the Combined Degree Program by November 1 of their junior year, and will be offered admission by December 1 of their junior year. Applications will require letters of recommendation, a personal statement focusing on career goals and reasons for applying to the program, and an interview with the M.P.A. Director (or a designate). A minimum 3.3 grade point average will be required for entry to this program.
Department Information:
Political Science - College of Arts & Sciences
Combined Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Master’s of Public Administration Degree (PLPA)
General Education Requirements: 40 hours
Additional Requirements: 3 hours
Undergraduate Requirements: 30 hours
Required Core Courses: 9 hours
Restricted Electives: 6 hours
Two courses from the following: Distribution Requirements: 9 hours
Three courses from the groups listed below, including at least one course from each group: I. Comparative Politics and International Relations
II. Political Theory and Methods
Graduate Courses Toward Undergraduate Major: 6 hours
Minor Requirements: 20 hours
University Elective Courses: 23 hours
Graduate Courses Toward MPA Only: 34-40 hours
Combined Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration and Master’s of Public Administration Degree (PAPA)
General Education Requirements: 40 hours
Additional Requirements: 3 hours
Undergraduate Requirements: 30 hours
Required Core Courses: 9 hours
Restricted Electives: 15 hours
Five courses from the following: Graduate Courses Toward Undergraduate Major: 6 hours
Minor Requirements: 20 hours
University Elective Courses: 23 hours
Graduate Courses Toward MPA Only: 34-40 hours
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