Public Policy (MPP) - Accelerated Master's Program

The program is open to University of Arizona undergraduate juniors majoring in Criminal Justice Studies, Political Science, or Public Management and Policy with a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA.

The following materials are required for admission:

• Online Application for admission to the Graduate College.
• Unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and, if applicable, graduate coursework. If multiple college/university institutions were attended, please include that coursework as well. (Unofficial transcripts are required as part of the admissions process. Official transcripts are only required for applicants who are offered admission.)  
• Statement of Purpose speaking to the subjects of career objectives, education and work experience, and future advancement.
• Resume describing relevant experiences, responsibilities and achievements.
• Two letters of recommendation from persons able to provide verification and a specific assessment of your professional and/or academic performance and capabilities, one of which should be an academic letter of recommendation.
• Evidence of quantitative analysis capability, in the form of one of the following:
  • the successful completion of an undergraduate or graduate course in statistics, quantitative analysis, calculus, or a related higher level mathematics course (typically this means a grade of B or higher)
  • strong quantitative GRE scores
  • extensive use of data, math, statistics, or quantitative analysis in an employment setting
  • if you feel that you have evidence of quantitative abilities that should be considered, but is not listed above, please contact the program directly

GRE test scores are not required for admission to the Master of Public Policy program, however, may be taken and submitted to provide evidence of quantitative analysis capability.

International students must submit one of the following test scores for English proficiency:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 79 iBT (or 60 on the revised PBT with no section score lower than 15).  Individual MyBest scores must also be dated within 2 years of the enrollment term to be considered valid.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6
• Pearson PTE Academic - minimum score of 60
• CEPT Full Academic test - offered by our Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), minimum Total score of 110

Once admitted to the graduate program, students may qualify for graduate student funding.   Please note that most gradaute student funding opportunities are based on available academic funding, and therefore limited in nature.

• Federal Student Loans
• Peace Corp Fellowships
• Graduate Access Fellowships
• RC Waiver/Tuition Scholarships
• Graduate Teaching Assistantships
• Educational Assistance Program (commonly known as Qualified Tuition Reduction (QTR) for University Faculty, Staff and qualified beneficiaries)

Please see the following webpages for additional funding options: 

• http://grad.arizona.edu/financial-resources
• http://financialaid.arizona.edu/ 

Fall Admission Only

• June 15th - domestic and international applicant deadline

The Fall application for AMP consideration will open mid-March of each year.  Complete applications will be reviewed starting early June for admission consideration.

If the application deadline falls on a non-standard business day or holiday, applications will be due no later than 5pm (MST/AZ time) on the next available business day following the deadline.  Please contact our department at [email protected] if you have further questions on these deadlines. 

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.