Public Administration

Prior to completing 30 credit hours of coursework, a student is expected to file for advancement to candidacy. When the candidacy form is filed and accepted, it represents an official statement regarding what courses a student must complete to obtain the MPA degree. Advancement to Candidacy Form

Filling out the form involves listing all courses completed, all in progress and all those yet to be taken to complete the courses required for the degree. It also involves selecting two PADM faculty members who will sit on the oral exam committee. The chair of the committee is normally the advisor for the student's research project or thesis.

For the candidacy form and addtional information, please see the Graduate Studies Office.