Admission to the Master of Public Administration Degree Program

Admission to the Master of Public Administration program is selective. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of previous academic performance, personal and professional accomplishments and goals, and strength of character. A strong desire to complete graduate-level work in a Christ-centered, biblically based community is important. All MPA admissions decisions are made by and only by Colorado Christian University.

Completed online application form (including essay, transcripts, and fees) at www.ccu.edu/ccu/grad/.
Valid state-issued driver’s license or state-issued ID card or passport.
Earned Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with an undergraduate grade point average between 2.0 and 2.49 will be admitted on a conditional admit (CAD) basis for the first semester. CAD students must maintain a 3.0 GPA or better in their first nine (9) credits to remain in the program.
Demonstrated completion (C or better) of undergraduate-level statistics prerequisite.

Transfer of Courses

Students may transfer up to six semester hours of graduate credit from a regionally accredited college or university. The coursework must be comparable to that offered at CCU and fulfill the CCU MPA degree requirements.

Public Administration, MPA (CAGS)

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Program Requirements