Introduction

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The BA/MPA degree program offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the School of Public Affairs provides students the opportunity to complete both a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in five years rather than the usual six years. The program combines undergraduate general education and major studies with a specialized curriculum in public affairs and strives to develop intellectual and professional skills in a coordinated manner. The five year BA/MPA program decreases the time and number of semester hours required to earn both degrees by allowing students to count graduate level courses in the School of Public Affairs toward the bachelor’s degree requirements. The program is designed to give students an opportunity to prepare for professional positions and advancement with federal, state or local governments, nonprofits or private sector firms concerned or involved with public affairs.

Program Delivery

• This is an on-campus program.

Declaring This Major

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• Interested students should contact their CLAS advisor and the School of Public Affairs’ MPA director as early as possible to ensure proper planning for the  five year degree. 
• Students may apply to the program during the semester in which they will successfully complete 90 semester hours, and should have most of their general education and major requirements completed by this time. 
• Students must complete all the required MPA application materials for the School of Public Affairs.

General Requirements

To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the three areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.

• CU Denver General Graduation Requirements   
• CU Denver Core Curriculum   
• College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Graduation Requirements   
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