Total Required Credits for the Program: 147 s.h.
Requirements for Admission:
Students who have completed at least 45 credits may apply during the second semester of their sophomore year or during their junior year (60-90 credits). Once admitted, Students must maintain good standing both as a Political Science major and with the requirements for the Accelerated Dual Degree. To be admitted to the program, students must meet the following requirements:
- A minimum overall GPA of 3.2 in undergraduate coursework
- Students must have a C or higher in all Political Science classes
Junior Admission: Students who have completed their first two years and/or 60 credits must meet the criteria below:
- Completion of at least 6 non-program courses and four foundational courses with at least a C.
Students who meet the above criteria can complete an application which includes:
- Application form
- Two short answer questions
- Two faculty references; faculty will complete a form.
- An unofficial transcript
Students enrolled in the Accelerated Dual Degree in Economics/Master of Public Policy may take up to 12 credits of graduate courses as an undergraduate. Students must meet with the Program Coordinator of the MPP program prior to moving onto the graduate portion of the program.
Requirements for Graduation:
Students must meet requirements for graduation with a B.A. in Economics and complete all the requirements for the MPP.
Contingency for Students who do not Complete Master of Arts program:
Students who enter the accelerated Master of Public Policy but do not maintain satisfactory progress or who simply choose not to continue pursuing the degree will be allowed to apply up to 12 credits of graduate coursework to the B.A. in Economics. If the student “opts out” before 12 credit hours have been completed, any remaining credits needed to complete the 120 hour undergraduate degree will be selected through consultation between the advisor, the program/department, and the student.
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