MPA 4+1
The Master of Public Administration program offers an accelerated MPA for students in undergraduate programs at Boise State University. Through this program, students will be able to complete 9 credit hours of their MPA during the senior year of their undergraduate program. These credits will count towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. Afterwards, students will then be able to complete their MPA in one year.
Admissions Policy
Students applying for the accelerated MPA program will follow a separate admissions route than regular students. 4+1 students will apply in the last semester of their junior year, and begin courses in the first semester of their senior year (with the option to take courses in the interim summer).
The application deadlines are November 1 and April 15. In order to be eligible for admission, students must be in the last semester of their junior year, and plan on graduating with their Bachelors the following year. Students are required to have an undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher in a Boise State major and be in good standing with the university. Students should submit the following to the admissions committee:
- A current resume or curriculum vitae
- 1-2 page personal statement explaining the applicant’s education and career objectives, as well as confirming that the applicant meets all eligible requirements.
- A letter of recommendation from the program lead of a Boise State undergraduate program the applicant is enrolled in; this letter should speak to the applicant’s ability to successfully complete graduate-level courses, and confirm the applicant’s GPA and good standing with the university.
If the admissions committee makes a decision to accept the applicant into the program, the applicant will then need to submit a formal application through the Graduate College by the last semester of their senior year.
Submit applications to: mpa@boisestate.edu.