## In-Service Program or Persons with Significant Professional Experience

The Public Administration Department provides a modified program for in-service persons or for persons with significant professional service that reduces the required graduate credits for forty-two (36) credits to thirty-six (30) credits.

## In-Service Admission Requirements

The application process requires that you complete and return your application to our Graduate Admissions Office according to the instructions. Admission to the **Master of Public Administration Degree (For In-Service Students)**requires the following:

1. An earned Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college;
2. A grade point average of not less than 2.5 on a 4.0 scale at the undergraduate level;
3. At least five (5) years of substantive experiences in a Public/Non-Profit organization in the areas of management, supervision, or significant technical assistance; and
4. Applicants must provide appropriate documentation as evidence of professional experience.

## In-Service Degree Requirements

The minimum requirements for the Master of Public Administration degree are as follows:

- Completion of thirty-six (30) semester hours of coursework in Public Administration and other special areas as approved by the department.
- Completion and oral defense of a Capstone Project (Exit Paper) approved by the Faculty.

## In-Service Program Snapshot (30 Credit Hours)

- 8 core courses (24 credit hours)
- 1 Specialization course (3 credit hours)
- 1 Capstone Project Seminar (3 credit hours)

Completion/successful defense of the Exit Paper/Capstone Project