BE PROACTIVE!
When should I seek advising?
All students should request a meeting with their advisor AT A MINIMUM in the 1st semester of course-taking to complete a DRAFT program of study; a 2nd time after completing after 3-6 credits (for certificates) or 9 credits (for degrees) to do FINAL program of study form, and a 3rd time before your last semester, to prepare for graduation. Programs of study forms are online:
nonprofit program of study;
public policy program of study;
MPA program of study. All students should check in with advisor at least via email before registering for classes EVERY SEMESTER to ensure timely progress.
Who's my advisor?
Using our Graduate Certificates as a bridge to the MPA Degree
Students who successfully complete all 6 certificate courses from a graduate certificate in the TSU Department of Administration with a 3.33 GPA or better can be considered for admission to the MPA program without GRE scores. The grades from all six courses must appear on the unofficial transcript before admission is possible.Contact your advisor at the beginning of the last semester of your certificate coursework to discuss the process. Depending on the certificate, you may carry some or all courses into the MPA curriculum. You may not take courses in a program to which you have not been officially admitted without permission of the department chair.
Certificate students interested in the online MPS (Professional Studies) program
Students interesting in transitioning from a certificate to the fully online MPS (Professional Studies) program should contact Dr. Stanley for more information. Students with professional experience generally may seek exemption from the GRE admission requirement for the MPS, even before completing their certificate. The PA Executive Leadership certificate is designed to integrate well with the MPS program.
Internships
If you hope to pursue an MPA internship for credit in Spring 2019 or Summer 2019, contact Dr. Stanley ASAP if you have not done so already. You may not agree to an internship you plan to take for credit without prior approval. Learn more in handbook section VIII.The
MPA internship requirement and exemption. We maintain a listing of
internship and job openings. The
Career Development Center at TSU also offers resources for internhsip and job-seekers - sign up for
TigerTrack to be notified of opportunities. Just be sure to check with Dr. Stanley or Dr. Streams prior to committing to an internship you learn about, to ensure it will meet necessary criteria, and make sure you understand the requirements for receiving MPA internship credit.
Staying on track
A 3.0 cumulative TSU graduate GPA is required to complete any TSU graduate certificate or graduate degree
