Whether you are looking to jumpstart a career in public service or advance your skills for your current position, our programs offer you an innovative public service education to meet your individual needs.
Find out more about how to apply below for one of our graduate-level programs. Read the in-application instructions carefully. If any issues with your application, please contact Director Shannon Vaughan (mpa@umontana.edu). Upon application completion, it takes 2-3 weeks for review.
How to Apply
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To apply for the MPA, please submit the required . If you have already been admitted to the School of Law within the last year, contact mpa@mso.umt.edu.
Please submit the following documents directly with your application:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college
- Personal statement (500 words) concerning the applicant's objectives to pursue an MPA and how they intend to carry out our mission of public service values
- A resume
Applications are received on a rolling basis (Summer, Fall, Spring). Applications are reviewed by the MPA Admissions committee when they are completed. Review can take up to three weeks upon receipt. Please note: It is advised to turn in materials a semester prior to your start date. Often our classes completely fill and space is not available.
Graduate students may take MPA courses prior to their admission to the MPA program by applying for graduate non-degree status. Up to nine (9) credit hours taken in nondegree status may be counted toward the degree with the approval of the MPA program director. To apply for graduate non-degree status, visit the Graduate School website. If you have been admitted to the School of Law, please work with the Registrar’s Office to transfer materials to the Graduate College.
Students admitted under provisional status must successfully maintain a 3.0 after a full semester. If a 3.0 is not maintained, the student will be denied admission to the MPA Program. Please review the details in our student handbook.
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To apply for the MPA/MPH degree, you need the following materials:
- A bachelor’s degree;
- Personal statement (500 words) concerning the applicant’s objectives to pursue an MPA/MPH; and
- A resume
Students admitted under provisional status must successfully maintain a 3.0 after a full semester. If a 3.0 is not maintained, the student will be denied admission to the MPA Program. Please review details in our student handbook.
For the MPA/MPH, please also submit the required .
MPHPA students are reviewed on the MPH admission schedule. Students interested should reach out to Julie.magnussen@mso.umt.edu. Applications are received on a rolling basis (Summer, Fall, Spring). Applications are reviewed by the MPA/MPH Admissions committee when they are completed. Review can take up to three weeks upon receipt. Please note: It is advised to turn in materials a semester prior to your start date. Often our classes completely fill and space is not available.
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Persons holding a baccalaureate degree from any accredited college or university are eligible to apply. To apply, please submit the required .
9 credits may be shared between the MSW and the MPA.
Students interested in applying to both the MPA and MSW should reach out to the respective departments for more information regarding the application process.
Interested students must complete a full application for each Masters degree they wish to pursue.
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Once you have made a decision to declare the nonprofit administration minor, you can email mpa@mso.umt.edu to be admitted to the program.
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Persons holding a baccalaureate degree from any accredited college or university are eligible to apply. To apply, please submit the required
Submit the following documents with your application:
- An official transcript(s) of previous college work, a 3.0 or higher GPA is expected (send to mpa@mso.umt.edu);
- A written statement of about 300 words stating your reasons for seeking the Certificate of Law, Policy, and Public Administration.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis (for fall, spring, and semesters). Applications are reviewed by the DPAP Admissions committee and JD/MPA liaison. We encourage applicants to apply at least one full semester in advance. Students can apply their coursework towards the MPA upon completion of the certificate if they are in good standing within the program (3.0 or higher).
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Persons holding a baccalaureate degree from any accredited college or university are eligible to apply. To apply, please submit the required .
Submit the following documents with your application:
- An official transcript(s) of previous college work, a 3.0 or higher GPA is expected (send to mpa@mso.umt.edu);
- A written statement of about 300 words stating your reasons for seeking the Certificate in Poverty Policy.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis (for fall, spring, and semesters). We encourage applicants to apply at least one full semester in advance. Students can apply their coursework towards the MPA upon completion of the certificate if they are in good standing within the program (3.0 or higher).
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A person holding a baccalaureate degree from any accredited college or university is eligible to apply for a certificate in public policy. To apply, please submit the required .
Submit the following documents with your application:
- An official transcript(s) of previous college work (undergraduate degree), a 3.0 or higher GPA is expected (send to mpa@mso.umt.edu);
- A written statement of about 300 words stating your reasons for seeking the Certificate of Public Policy.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis (for fall, spring, and semesters). We encourage applicants to apply at least one full semester in advance. Students can apply their coursework towards the MPA upon completion of the certificate if they are in good standing within the program (3.0 or higher).
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A person holding a baccalaureate degree from any accredited college or university is eligible to apply for a certificate in public administration. To apply, please submit the required .
- An official transcript(s) of previous college work (undergraduate degree), a 3.0 or higher GPA is expected (send to mpa@mso.umt.edu);
- A written statement of about 300 words stating your reasons for seeking the Certificate of Public Administration.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis (for fall, spring, and semesters). We encourage applicants to apply at least one full semester in advance. Students can apply their coursework towards the MPA upon completion of the certificate if they are in good standing within the program (3.0 or higher).
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A person holding a baccalaureate degree from any accredited college or university is eligible to apply for a certificate in nonprofit administration. To apply, please submit the required .
- An official transcript(s) of previous college work (undergraduate degree), a 3.0 or higher GPA is expected (send to mpa@mso.umt.edu)
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis (for fall, spring, and semesters). We encourage applicants to apply at least one full semester in advance. Students can apply their coursework towards the MPA upon completion of the certificate if they are in good standing within the program (3.0 or higher).
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Contact mpa@mso.umt.edu.
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Contact mpa@mso.umt.edu.
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Contact Wildlife Biology director Chad Bishop at chad.bishop@umontana.edu with any questions.
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To apply, please submit the required application form online (with a $70 application fee) via the 老虎机攻略’s Graduate College website. If you have already been admitted to the School of Law within the last year, the application fee is $20.
Please submit the following documents directly with your application to the Graduate College:
- Official transcript(s) of previous college work
- Three (3) letters of reference. The official evaluation form is available from the Graduate School website
- 50-word letter of interest (why you are interested in pursuing degree)
- Resume
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A person holding a baccalaureate degree from any accredited college or university is eligible to apply for the micro-credential. To apply, please submit the required (with a $35 application fee).
- An official transcript(s) of previous college work (undergraduate degree), a 3.0 or higher GPA is expected (send to mpa@mso.umt.edu)
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis (for fall, spring, and semesters). We encourage applicants to apply at least one full semester in advance. Students can apply their coursework towards the MPA upon completion of the certificate if they are in good standing within the program (3.0 or higher).