Graduate Early Entry Program
Exceptional UA Little Rock undergraduate students for any major or discipline may apply and be accepted into the MPA program and begin working toward their graduate degree. The accelerated 4+1 early entry program offers a streamlined process for graduating students within a short timetable for professional careers in public or nonprofit organizations.
Undergraduate students may apply and be accepted provisionally into the MPA graduate program any time after completing 75 or more hours of undergraduate course work. However, at least 90 hours of undergraduate coursework must have been completed by the time the first MPA course is taken.
Qualified students can take up to 12 hours of MPA graduate courses during their senior year and count those hours toward both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
The MPA Program prepares students for professional management and leadership careers in government, nonprofit and community agencies and has been fully accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) since 1999.
Early Entry Program Requirements
UA Little Rock undergraduate students who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for the MPA’s Early Entry Program. Students must have:
- Completed at least 75 hours of coursework at the time of application.
- Have at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA.
- Completed 90 hours of coursework by the time the first graduate MPA course is taken.
This is a great opportunity to get a head start on completing a graduate degree, saving you both time and money in the process. Interested students should contact the MPA Coordinator, Dr. Jerry Stevenson (jgstevenson@ualr.edu) in Ross Hall 640 for additional information.
