Public Administration

College of Arts & Sciences

Program Information

Degrees or Certificates Offered:
MPA

Delivery Method:
Distance Education/Campus

Program Website:

GRE or GMAT is not required!

Graduate Program Contact

Name:
Dr. Casey Fleming

Mailing Address:
MPA Program, Department of Political Science, Brewster A125, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353

Fax:
(252) 328-4353

Application Deadlines

Deadline Type Fall Semester Spring Semester 1st Summer Session 2nd Summer Session 11-week Summer Session
Priority ** ** ** ** **
Graduate School August 1st December 15th * * May 1st

* Applications not considered for admission in this term

Application/Deadline Notes

Domestic Students should submit complete applications 30 days prior to intended date of enrollment. International Students should submit complete applications 60 days prior to intended date of enrollment.

**This program does not have a Priority Deadline for this term.

Additional Information

Application Materials Needed:
  • Completed application form
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts for all colleges/universities attended
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume

International students must submit qualifying IELTS / TOEFL / DuoLingo scores and official foreign transcript evaluation with qualifying GPA.

Concentrations:

You will select on your application one of two MPA pathways. The two pathways are:

  • Executive MPA: Designed for experienced professionals with a minimum of five years in public or nonprofit service and at least three years in a managerial or supervisory role. This track is delivered 100% online, with both synchronous and asynchronous components. You must first contact the MPA program to determine your eligibility prior to submitting an application.
  • Traditional MPA: Designed for students who have yet to gain professional experience. Delivered through a combination of face-to-face and online.