About Us

In service to our mission, MPA faculty have demonstrated accomplishments in teaching with high levels of student satisfaction and participation in teaching development to utilize innovative practices that encourage student engagement. MPA faculty are engaged in both basic and applied research in collaboration with our students, community partners, and other related disciplines. MPA faculty are also prominent leaders on campus and in the community, participating in active service roles within their various professional and non-profit communities.

Established in 1991, the MPA is one of the oldest graduate degree programs at TAMUCC. The MPA is designed to meet the needs of full-time employees wishing to earn their degree through part-time study, offering courses in both face-to-face and fully online formats. Students can complete the traditional MPA program and graduate certificates either fully online or with a combination of face-to-face and online courses.

Students in the traditional MPA program will take a core of seven courses in order to increase their understanding of administrative theory, policymaking, data analysis, public budgeting and finance, and human resource management. Additionally, each student will select from one of four program tracks, which specify the remaining course work in their program: Public Management, Public Safety, Non-Profit Management, and Health Care Administrations. We also offer Graduate Certificates in Homeland Security and Public Management. Students in the graduate certificate programs will take five courses which are specified in each certificate requirement. More information is located in our MPA Handbook linked to the left of the screen (under “Graduate MPA Handbook”).

 

The program demonstrates a strong commitment to increasing the capacity for responsible governance in the South Texas region. Many of the students in the program are current government and non-profit employees throughout the region. They are utilizing their education to advance their knowledge and skills in the workplace and become key leaders in the community. We hope you will too!

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General Application Requirements

Complete Application for Admission:

  • Pay application fee:
  • $50 for US citizen, $70 for International Students

An applicant may defer admission to an earlier/later semester. Applications are valid for one year. One deferral is allowed per application.

Requirements for domestic applicants:

In addition to the general admission requirements outlined for graduate programs, the MPA program requires the following:

  • Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work undertaken from regionally accredited universities.
  • Students without an undergraduate or graduate degree from a United States Institution of Higher Education (i.e. international applicants) or who those who do not meet the 3.0 GPA requirements (those who wish to be considered for provisional admission) must submit the following additional materials with their applications:

 

    • Two letters of evaluation from individuals such as professors and employers attesting to the applicant’s potential for success in a graduate program of study. Letters of evaluation should specifically address the applicant’s potential for a successful career and motivation for graduate study.

 

    • A 300-500-word essay describing work experience, educational goals, professional goals, languages spoken, and any other material that would be relevant. The essay should also address the reasons and motivations for seeking an MPA degree.

 

    • A full resume.

Applicants accepted into the program must develop an initial degree plan that is approved by the MPA Coordinator in coordination with the MPA Academic Advisor.

*Please allow 24-48 hours after your application is processed to receive Student Identification number. Submit all supporting documents online.

Additional application requirements for international applicants:

In addition to the requirements listed above for domestic applicants, international applicants must submit the following:

  • Copy of current Visa (if applicable)
  • English Language Proficiency. TAMUCC currently accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within the last 2 years:
    • Official TOEFL score minimum paper-based score of 550 or internet-based score of 79-80
    • Official IELTS score minimum 6.5

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students:
Priority deadline to receive complete applications:

  • Fall - April 1 (Final August-13)
  • Spring - November 1 (Final-January 7)
  • Summer I – TBD (Suggested May 1) (Final suggested May 15)
  • Summer II – TBD (Suggested June 1) (Final suggested June 1)

International Students:
Priority deadline to receive complete applications:

  • Fall - April 1 (Final deadline May 1)

We do not currently admit international applicants in any semester other than Fall.

Complete application should be received by the priority deadlines for full admissions and funding consideration