Graduate Program Information

Graduate Program:
 
Public Administration
Program Website:
 
http://www.jmu.edu/polisci/masterpublicadmin.html
 
Degrees Offered:
 
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
 
Application Deadline:
 
The MPA program accepts applications on a rolling basis. Completed applications should be received at least 6 weeks prior to the start of the semester in which the student intends to enroll.

For full consideration for graduate assistantships, completed applications should be received by April 1st.
 
Program Begins:
 
Fall, Spring, Summer
 
Test Requirements:
 
GRE General Test or GMAT
 
Special Application and Program Information:
 
Applicants must submit a one page statement of purpose and a resume. Applicants with significant work experience may choose to submit a short professional writing sample to supplement the application. Applicants are expected to complete undergraduate courses in statistics and American Government; missing course work can be completed after application to the program.
 
Program Contact Information:
 
Dr. Gary Kirk, Graduate Director
Public Administration
James Madison University
Miller Hall (MSC 7705)
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
 
Phone:
 
(540)568-6149
 
Fax:
 
(540)568-8021
 
Email:
 
puad@jmu.edu