Public Administration & Policy (Ph.D.)

Old Dominion University

Two letters of recommendation from academic sources (e.g., professors from previous degree work). If it is not possible to secure two academic references, please contact the GPD for advice on acceptable substitutes.A resume that reflects academic and professional achievements and experience.A three- to six-page double-spaced written statement of academic and professional goals. The focus of the essay should be on how the Ph.D. degree in Public Administration and Policy will assist the applicant in advancing his/her professional development, and why the applicant wishes to pursue these goals at Old Dominion University and in the School of Public Service.Transcripts from a regionally-accredited institution or a comparable foreign institution showing completion of a master's degree by the time of enrollment with a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale.Aptitude scores on the GRE taken within five years prior to applying for admission. The GMAT may be accepted as a substitution. Scores from the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) are not accepted or considered for admission.