b. Official transcripts for all coursework at tempted at other colleges or universities during the period of absence from Kentucky State University.
Additional admissions procedures for international students are presented in the general admissions section of the Graduate Catalogue.
The Master of Public Administration program admits only students whose preparation indicates potential for a high level of success. Regular admission may be granted on the basis of one of the following two categories of requirements. Both categories are designed to ensure that MPA students are likely to succeed in professional graduate study also have the potential for career success in the public service.
Baccalaureate degree from an institution in the United States with regional accreditation or from a foreign institution with comparable accreditation.
An overall undergraduate grade-point-average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). The GPA requirement cannot be rounded up.
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work indicating all degrees awarded and course taken.
Combined GRE scores of 284 (140 verbal, 140 quantitative, and 4 analytical writing).
Baccalaureate degree in any field but have completed at least 24 hours of undergraduate work related to Public Administration from an institution in the United States with regional accreditation or from a foreign institution with comparable accreditation. For the purposes of this requirement, the following disciplines are considered related to public administration: public administration, political science, sociology, psychology, history, social work, criminal justice/police administration, computer science, international studies, economics, and business (all sub-fields).
An overall undergraduate grade-point-average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). The GPA requirement cannot be rounded up.
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work indicating all degrees awarded and courses taken.
Combined GRE scores of 284 (140 verbal, 140 quantitative, and 4 analytical writing).
Verifiable full time employment in a professional position by a governmental or non-profit organization for a period of at least two (2) years. This is normally verified using a letter from a past or present supervisor or employer, which may be one of the three letters of reference mentioned above. A “professional” position is either one which requires incumbents to have completed at least two years of college or a position which demonstrably requires exercise of substantial judgment, self-direction, analytical skills, or leadership. Applicants may supplement employer letters with additional documentation concerning the nature of their duties.