Doctor of Public Administration Admission Requirements
Applicants to the D.P.A. program should have the following qualifications:
- a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- a master's degree, from a regionally accredited college or university, in public administration, public affairs, policy analysis, public health or nonprofit management
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if your master's degree is not in one of these fields, at least five years of significant public management or related work experience. You may be required to complete additional coursework in public administration prior to enrolling in doctoral-level coursework.
Application Deadlines
The D.P.A. program has rolling admission, but for best consideration we recommend that you submit your completed application by:
- July 1 to be considered for fall admission
- Dec. 1 to be considered for spring admission.
APPLICATION Materials
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Online application. Complete and submit the online application and pay the $50 application fee. (To pay in-state tuition, you must submit the Maryland In-State Residency form).
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Statement of personal interest.
Your statement of personal interest is an important part of your application. Ensuring a good fit between the expertise of our faculty and a student’s research interests and goals for the program is key to success in doctoral education. In your personal statement, please articulate your interest in obtaining a doctoral degree as well as your interests in studying at UBalt. Your statement may be submitted electronically as part of the online application.
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Official transcript(s). Request that an official transcript of all prior college or university work (including graduate courses, if applicable) be sent directly from each institution attended; electronic transcripts are encouraged.
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Letters of recommendation. Have three professors or employers submit letters of recommendation on your behalf; these should be sent in sealed envelopes with signatures across the sealed portion.
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GRE General Test scores OR academic writing sample. We will consider GRE General Test scores OR an academic writing sample.
- If you choose to submit your GRE score, please have it sent directly from the testing agency; UBalt's code is 5810. Your scores should be no more than five years old. If you have taken the GMAT but not the GRE, those scores may be substituted.
- If you choose to submit an academic writing sample, please submit it with your other application materials. Your sample should demonstrate your writing abilities and critical thinking skills.
- If you choose to submit your GRE score, please have it sent directly from the testing agency; UBalt's code is 5810. Your scores should be no more than five years old. If you have taken the GMAT but not the GRE, those scores may be substituted.
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae. Submit your resume/CV directly to the Office of Graduate and International Admission and Enrollment .
Send all materials by email to documents@ubalt.edu or by mail to the University of Baltimore Office of Graduate Admission, 1420 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201.
NOTE: Admitted students are expected to attend an orientation prior to the start of classes.