BA+MPA Program
Students then complete their MPA during a fifth year of intensive graduate study.
The Master of Public Administration degree is ideal for students who have an interest in public service. MPA graduates pursue various avenues of success, often holding positions as city, county, or village managers, directors of nonprofit organizations, policy advisors, or analysts for the federal or state government, among others.
If you are interested in the Theatre+MPA
Students should apply for the 4+1 degree program no later than the beginning of the junior year, and admission decisions for the 4+1-degree program will be made no later than spring of the junior year. Application and admissions processes are through the Department of Public Administration and the Graduate School. Upon acceptance to the program, students will need to successfully complete the BA in year four (including all General Education and major requirements); earn a "B" or better in all graduate courses; and earn satisfactory reviews before completing the required MPA internship.
Once admitted into the 4+1 degree program, the student must take 18 credits of course work in the Department of Public Administration program during their senior year. These credits double-count as undergraduate elective credits and MPA credits.
The fifth year is devoted to graduate coursework to complete the master's degree. All requirements of the master's program must be met, including maintaining a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA for graduate work.
Additional information about this accelerated BA+MPA program is available on the MPA website.
BA+MBA Program
Students also have the opportunity to complete both the BA in Theatre and a master's of business administration (MBA) in five years. Students should see their school advising office for questions regarding the curriculum for the undergraduate degree and the School of Management graduate advising office for questions regarding the MBA program. Undergraduate credits: 126. Double count credits: 28. Graduate credits: 56.
