MPA Electives Request Form

The list of approved electives is non-exhaustive but should be considered as examples of approved courses. MPA students are encouraged to explore the University course catalog each semester for other courses related to their area of interest since each department regularly offers new courses. A detailed list of approved available courses is released each semester prior to registration. Students are not limited to this list, but non-listed courses must be approved by the program manager and the class instructor before enrollment.

While MPA students have been able to take the classes on this page, that does not necessarily mean that all students have the background knowledge assumed of students in the class. MPA students should contact course instructors before registration to introduce themselves and determine if they can succeed in the course. MPA students are also limited to one 5000-level course throughout their time in the program. Course selections should be 6000-level and above. The course should be at-least 3-credit hours to ensure students have completed enough credits to graduate.

Non-listed course approval:

1. Contact the class instructor for a syllabus
2. Send the syllabus and a brief explanation as to how the course would be beneficial to the Program Manager
3. UNID and Name