May 03, 2026  
2026-27 Graduate Catalog 
    
2026-27 Graduate Catalog

Master of Public Administration Degree Plan/Progress Record


Degree Requirements:


1.  Admission to MPA program   7.  Internship required or waived
2.  Official transcript(s)   8.  Overall GPA of 3.0
3.  Unconditional Admission   9.  Completion of research requirement (PA 6601) with a “B” or better
4.  36 Semester hours of coursework credit 10.  All credit earned within 8 years of graduation
5.  Meet residency requirements 11.  Completion of capstone (PA 6699) with a grade of “B” or better
6.  No more than two grades below “B” 12.  Graduation Application filed

Electives (12 sh)


Students must choose 12 semester hours of advisor-approved electives. (See Graduate Catalog for list of approved electives)

Items To Be Discussed:


  1. Conditional or Unconditional Admission
  2. Availability of faculty for academic advising
  3. Petition for transfer credit once unconditionally admitted
  4. Class attendance
  5. Drop and Withdrawal procedures; deadlines and consequences
  6. Petition for an incomplete grade
  7. Student participation in course and program evaluation
  8. Curriculum coursework sequencing

Admission Status:


TYPE DATE INITIALS
Conditional    
Unconditional    
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