Public Administration

EHS HDC Admissions
Degree Program	Program Type	Dept Application Materials and Admission Criteria	Prerequisite Course Requirements	Department ADM Review	Dept Conditional Admits	Dept Appeal Process
Public Administration	MPA	Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5, or high GRE score Match between career goals and degree program Writing skills Completed MPA Department application form Resume Statement describing career goals and how MPA degree would enhance professional development *GRE exam scores are optional, but may be useful in cases of lower undergraduate GPA scores or to otherwise enhance application strength	N/A	The MPA director, in consultation with other Department faculty if needed	N/A	Yes
Public Administration	DPA	Submit portfolio that includes: 1. Educational & professional goals statement (minimum 600 words) 2. Three Letters of recommendation 3. A professional writing sample for which the applicant was sole author 4. Evidence of significant work experience in public affairs field Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit GRE scores as part of their portfolios An interview may be required Completed master’s degree Minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3.25 Excellent oral and written communication skills Fit between applicant’s educational aspirations and faculty expertise Quality of previous graduate performance Ability to do doctoral-level work Significant professional achievement in public affairs field Application Deadline: Application materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis. A new cohort will begin their core course work every fall semester. Students who wish to start working on elective course work early (i.e., before their core course work begins in the fall) should contact the DPA program director.	N/A	Screening for minimum requirements by DPA Director; review of qualifying applications by DPA faculty	No	No

EHS HDC Admissions
Degree Program	Program Type	Dept Application Materials and Admission Criteria	Prerequisite Course Requirements	Department ADM Review	Dept Conditional Admits	Dept Appeal Process
Community Planning	Graduate Certificate	Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5, or high GRE score Match between career goals and degree program Writing skills Resume Statement describing career goals and how certificate would enhance professional development GRE exam scores are optional, but may be useful in cases of lower undergraduate GPA scores or to otherwise enhance application strength	N/A	The MPA director, in consultation with other Department faculty if needed	N/A	Yes
Management of Nonprofit Organizations	Graduate Certificate	Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5, or high GRE score Match between career goals and degree program Writing skills Resume Statement describing career goals and how certificate would enhance professional development GRE exam scores are optional, but may be useful in cases of lower undergraduate GPA scores or to otherwise enhance application strength	N/A	The MPA director, in consultation with other Department faculty if needed	N/A	Yes
Public Procurement Management	Graduate Certificate	Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5, or high GRE score Match between career goals and degree program Writing skills Resume Statement describing career goals and how certificate would enhance professional development GRE exam scores are optional, but may be useful in cases of lower undergraduate GPA scores or to otherwise enhance application strength	N/A	The MPA director, in consultation with other Department faculty if needed	N/A	Yes
Public Sector Labor Relations	Graduate Certificate	Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5, or high GRE score Match between career goals and degree program Writing skills Resume Statement describing career goals and how certificate would enhance professional development GRE exam scores are optional, but may be useful in cases of lower undergraduate GPA scores or to otherwise enhance application strength	N/A	The MPA director, in consultation with other Department faculty if needed	N/A	Yes