Graduate College

The Graduate College
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5242 USA
(269) 387-8212

Public Administration (Ph.D.)

Public Administration (Ph.D.)

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  Application deadlines

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 Note: Ph.D. admission is currently on hold and not accepting new applications. 

 

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  Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application system.

 

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  Graduate test

This program requires the General GRE.

Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application.

 

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  Recommendations

This program requires three recommendations. Please send email requests for such recommendations from within the online system.

 

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  Written statement

Please prepare a statement which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application:

Submit a document which addresses: 1) How does our Ph.D. program relate to your career goals and aspirations? 2) In which ways have your educational and professional experiences prepared you to enter a research degree program in Public Administration? In what ways has it failed to prepare you for such a program? 3) Please describe at least 2 specific research interests you may decide to pursue when you reach the dissertation phase of the program. 4) Please identify a recent significant problem in your workplace. Explain the problem, identify 2-3 alternative solutions, analyze them and recommend a course of action.

Please limit the first 3 responses to 2 pages and the 4th response to 6 double-spaced pages. The Admissions Committee members read them to assess your ability to express yourself clearly and concisely, to utilize proper grammar and punctuation, to present your thoughts in a logical manner, and to assess your analytical skills.

 

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  Previous written work

This program does not require any previous written work be submitted.

 

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  Other program materials

This program does not require any other program materials to be submitted.

 

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  Transcript requirement

An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from the institution(s) where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU.

 

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  Additional information

If you have any questions, please review the website below for program and contact information.

School of Public Affairs and Administration — College of Arts and Sciences

 

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