Public Administartion - Joint Program with Law School MPA/JD
Graduate Program Application Information
Graduate Program - Public Administration (Joint Program with Law School)
Program Website - http://life.umt.edu/grad/name/politicalscience
NOTE - BEFORE APPLYING, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED APPLICANTS REVIEW THE "Admission Section" OF THIS SITE FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.
Degree/Major - MPA/Public Administration (JD/Law School)
Admission Semester(s) and Application Deadline(s):
- Fall - prior to start of semester
- Spring - prior to start of semester
- Summer - prior to start of session
- Contact the Law School for admission deadlines, procedures and application packet (http://www.umt.edu/law/admissions/default.htm)
Deadline(s) if also Applying for Assistantship:
- Applicants must have applied and been admitted by April 1
Test Requirements:
- GRE scores with a test date that is within the past five years OR verifiable GRE scores if the test date is over five years old
- Applicants for the M.P.A. degree may substitute the LSAT for the GRE
- The TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB tests are also required of international applicants and can substitute for the GRE when applying to the M.P.A. program only.
- All official test scores must be sent to the UM Graduate School.
The following "Additional Application Materials" must be mailed directly to the department (address below):
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- A 300 word statement concerning reasons for seeking an MPA degree
Political Science Department
The University of Montana
Liberal Arts Building, Room 350
32 Campus Drive #5832
Missoula, MT 59812-5832
