About this Program

The linked BA/MPA or BS/MPA program is an early entry to the MPA program of study. The early-entry program is designed for well qualified non-public administration undergraduate ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ students to start their MPA program prior to completing their undergraduate degree. Well qualified non-public administration undergraduate students may take MPA-level courses as early as three semesters prior to graduation and count up to 12 graduate credits toward their undergraduate degree. Students participating in the early-entry program must earn a minimum of 150 credit hours (120 discrete credit hours for the undergraduate degree and 30 discrete credit hours for the graduate degree). Early-entry program students should carefully consider their undergraduate degree program requirements when planning their course of study.

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Linked
Degree Earned
B.A. & M.P.A. or B.S. & M.P.A.
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

Check out these ideas from ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Art Directors

$103,510 Median Salary

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, and advertising. Direct workers engaged in art work or layout design.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Arts & Letters Major and Public Administration at ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ?
Students entering the B.A. & M.P.A. or B.S. & M.P.A. program in Arts & Letters Major and Public Administration should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.

Transfer

At ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...

Cost

Estimated rates for the 2025-26 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit $250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $268
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $444
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $953.50

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.

Contact

Lecturer

2096 CONSTANT HALL
NORFOLK, 23529