PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Program Details:
- Please see the Department website for more specific details.
- Program Director: Dr. Adam Kuczynski,
610-519-3471
- On-campus and online classes
The Public Administration program offers both on-campus and online courses to fit your schedule.
- Application Requirements:
- Online application form
- Transcripts (uploaded on the Academic History page)
- 3 letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
- Statement of Goals
- Please address the following prompt in no more than 2 pages:
- Why is an MPA degree from Villanova University important for you to achieve your public service career goals?
- In answering this question, please let us know why you are pursuing an MPA from Villanova, how an MPA from Villanova will build on your work, volunteer, and/or academic experiences and describe the career and professional goals you have for your future.
- Please address the following prompt in no more than 2 pages:
- Resume
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Deadlines:
- Spring 2024: December 1
- Fall 2024 with funding consideration: March 1
- Summer 2024: May 1
- Fall 2024: Rolling until August 1
- Funding available: Yes
- Deadline March 1, for Fall admittance only. Learn more about funding opportunities.
- Additional Essay required.
- Credits and Tuition:
- 36-39 credits (MPA 8010 internship, 3 credit course, may be waived depending upon three years of professional work experience)
- $940 per credit, plus $50 general fee per semester
- APPLY NOW
- Application Requirements:
- Online application form
- Transcripts (uploaded on the Academic History page)
- 2 letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
- Statement of Goals
- Please address the following prompt in 1 - 1.5 pages:
- Why is a graduate certificate from Villanova University important for you to achieve your public service career goals?
- In answering this question, please let us know why you are pursuing a graduate certificate from Villanova, how this certificate from Villanova will build on your work, volunteer, and/or academic experiences and describe the career and professional goals you have for your future.
- Please address the following prompt in 1 - 1.5 pages:
- Resume
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Deadlines:
- Spring 2024: December 1
- Summer 2024: May 1
- Fall 2024: Rolling until August 1
- Funding available: No
- Credits and Tuition:
- 15 credits
- $940 per credit, plus $50 general fee per semester
- APPLY NOW
- Application Requirements:
- Online application form
- Transcripts (uploaded on the Academic History page)
- 2 letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
- Statement of Goals
- Please address the following prompt in 1 - 1.5 pages:
- Why is a graduate certificate from Villanova University important for you to achieve your public service career goals?
- In answering this question, please let us know why you are pursuing a graduate certificate from Villanova, how this certificate from Villanova will build on your work, volunteer, and/or academic experiences and describe the career and professional goals you have for your future.
- Please address the following prompt in 1 - 1.5 pages:
- Resume
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Deadlines:
- Spring 2024: December 1
- Summer 2024: May 1
- Fall 2024: Rolling until August 1
- Funding available: No
- Credits and Tuition:
- 15 credits
- $940 per credit, plus $50 general fee per semester
- APPLY NOW
- Application Requirements:
- Online application form
- Transcripts (uploaded on the Academic History page)
- 2 letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
- Statement of Goals
- Please address the following prompt in 1 - 1.5 pages:
- Why is a graduate certificate from Villanova University important for you to achieve your public service career goals?
- In answering this question, please let us know why you are pursuing a graduate certificate from Villanova, how this certificate from Villanova will build on your work, volunteer, and/or academic experiences and describe the career and professional goals you have for your future.
- Please address the following prompt in 1 - 1.5 pages:
- Resume
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Deadlines:
- Spring 2024: December 1
- Summer 2024: May 1
- Fall 2024: Rolling until August 1
- Funding available: No
- Credits and Tuition:
- 15 credits
- $940 per credit, plus $50 general fee per semester
- APPLY NOW
Application Process
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Tuition and Fees
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