Overview

Students of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) complete foundation coursework in Public Administration and Sociology, but have the flexibility to customize their programs by choosing elective coursework in public administration and sociology that best suits their interests and career goals.

Key Facts

The research methods requirements are taken in sociology, and the culminating experience (e.g., capstone or thesis) is a collaboration between the two programs. Students without significant professional experience in public service will take an additional 3-credit hour internship.

Admission applications will be reviewed by the program director for each of the programs. It is possible for students currently admitted to one program to apply after admission to the other. Interested applicants should contact one of the program directors prior to making an application. For inquiries regarding the dual MPA and MA in Sociology degree please contact either MPA Director Dr. David Moon or Sociology Department Chair Dr. Jeff Montez de Oca.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organizational Management and Behavior
Economics and Public Finance
The Policy Process and Democracy
Ethics and Leadership
Research Methods
Sociology of Media and Popular Culture (Content Analysis)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

53 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colorado Springs, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Online Graduate School Application, which includes a written statement indicating educational and career goals
$60 non-refundable application fee
Official transcripts from all higher education institutions
Written statement
Two recommendations by qualified references that establish the applicant's personal qualifications for graduate work. Recommendations may be from professors, employers, and/or others who are acquainted with the prospective student's professional and/or academic work.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18086 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18086 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9230 USD / year

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Living costs

Colorado Springs

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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