Public Administation - MPA
Graduate Program Application Information
Graduate Program - Public Administration
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.
**If you are applying for the on-line program please send an email to Karen.Boice@mso.umt.edu and Jeffrey.Greene@mso.umt.edu notifying them that you are applying for the on-line program**
Degree/Major - MPA/Public Administration
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
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 or GMAT 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