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Combined Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Master of Public Administration
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Why Choose Sociology and Public Administration?
Do you dream of working with the public to provide services, address societal problems, and promote collective social progress? Are you looking for an advanced education option that lets you earn a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in a single program? The combined B.A. in Sociology and Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program is a time-and-money-saving option that can help you achieve your education goals more efficiently and at less cost.
The Sociology program prepares you to enter a career in observing, interpreting, and analyzing social interactions and thinking critically about social dynamics. The program is designed to help you build the social, analytical, and writing skills that will help you succeed in the public service space. Learn more on the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology page.
The M.P.A. program can provide a pathway to a career in local government or the nonprofit sector. The program can help you develop the core values necessary for success in the field of public service. Learn more on the Master of Public Administration page.
Careers
This combination of degrees is perfect for leadership roles in government, administration, and social service areas, such as:
- Government administration—township, city, county, state, federal
- Social service agencies
- Law
- Education and research
- Health care
- Business and marketing
Academics and Curriculum
The combined B.A./M.P.A. degree program allows students to earn a B.A. in Sociology and a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), with up to nine (9) semester credit hours of approved graduate courses at the 5000, 6000, or 7000 level to be double-counted and applied to both the B.A. and M.P.A. degree requirements.
View the Combined Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Master of Public Administration program information, degree requirements, and graduation planning strategy in the Academic Catalog.
Admission
To participate in the combined-degree program, students must meet the following qualifications:
- Senior standing for the semester you start the combined-degree program
- 3.2 or better cumulative grade point average on all undergraduate work
- Undergraduate advisor’s approval, and
- A recommendation from the Master of Public Administration (MPA) advisor
At the end of your junior year, you can submit an application to the Graduate School for entry into the combined-degree program. Additionally, required documents include: (1) a Wright State transcript and (2) a program of study approved by both the Sociology undergraduate advisor and M.P.A. program director.
