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Combined Undergraduate and Graduate Degree

Accelerate Your Path to Leadership

Gain a head start to your career as a public problem-solver with Glenn College’s combined degree program. Designed to help you skip extra coursework and earn both your undergraduate degree and a Master of Public Administration in five years or less, you save time and money while building the confidence and credentials needed to hit the ground running. 

Program Timeline

Year 1: Begin BA/BS Coursework
Year 2: Continue BA/BS Coursework
Year 3: Continue BA/BS Coursework & Apply to MPA by Dec 1
Year 4: Begin Combined/MPA Coursework & Graduate with BA/BS
Year 5: Continue MPA Coursework & Graduate with MPA

  • Cumulative 3.5 GPA
  • Completion of PUBAFRS 2110, 2120, 3000, and 3500 by time of application
  • Relevant experience
  • 90 completed credit hours by beginning of combined/MPA coursework
  • Public Affairs BA/BS as primary major

BA in Public Management, Leadership and Policy

Gain the practical skills to lead teams, projects and organizations that serve the public good. Whether you aspire to be a city leader, social entrepreneur or community advocate, this degree provides the flexible foundation you need to lead for a lifetime.

BS in Public Policy Analysis

Don’t just study theory – bring solutions to life! Learn how to use data and research to solve the real challenges facing our communities today. Prepare for a career as a policy thinker or research director and use evidence to build a better future for our neighbors.

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Gain the practical skills and rigorous training needed to solve complex problems and lead for the public good. Whether you aspire to be a policy director, nonprofit executive or ethical government leader, this degree serves as the launchpad for your career dedicated to meaningful change.

"The Glenn College helped me not be afraid to learn new skills outside of my comfort zone and to push myself because it’s okay to fail. I also learned how to work with so many different people and use different ideas and viewpoints to find solutions to problems." - Becca Young, BA/MPA '22, Social Media Manager, The Ohio State University Alumni Association

 

Did you know?

The Glenn College MPA program is ranked no. 20 in the nation and no. 1 in Ohio.