Masters in Public Administration
Admission Requirements
Because of its multi-disciplinary nature, persons from all undergraduate majors are considered for admission to the program. The program adheres to a standardized admission score based on candidates GPA (times 100) and GRE (average of verbal and quantitative sections) for admission. A combined score of 800 is required for full admission. For full admission applicants are expected to have achieved an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 and an average score of 500 or better on each of the two sections (verbal and quantitative) of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) [score: 3.0 x 100 + 500 = 800]. Persons failing to meet these admission standards may be considered for admission on probation. Candidates may be accepted on probation if the standardized admission score is between 700 and 799. Candidates whose standardized admission score fall between 650 and 699 will need majority of the MPA faculty approval to get admitted to the program on probation. Candidates whose score fall below 650 are not accepted in the program. Three letters of reference are also required to enter the program. Application for admission should be made to the UAB Graduate School (UAB, Birmingham, Alabama 35294-1150; telephone 205-934-8227) or online http://www.uab.edu/graduate Admissions will be made each semester.
Welcome MessagePrograms of Study
BA in Political Science
BA in International Studies
Minor in Urban Affairs
Masters in Public Administration
