Step 1
Select Campus: CSU San Bernardino Start Term - Select the quarter you wish to start your studies Source: Campus
There are four degree selection options:• Public Administration - Leadership• Public Administration - Public Financial Management• Public Administration - Nonprofit• Public Administration - Cybersecurity
Select one of these- it can always be changed later Cybersecurity is the only concentration that may not be completed online.
MSW/MPA Concurrent Program: Please visit the MSW/MPA Concurrent page. Please note, the application deadlines may differ.
There is a lot of information requested on the application. Much of it we do not need. You still need to go into each area, but you may click on a button at the bottom that states you will not be submitting (eg. transcripts, GPA, evaluations).
Under Supporting Information/ Experiences include your employment history.
Statement of Purpose: Submit a 500 word summary of why you want to get the MPA and what your career goals are. Note your employment history. CRITICAL: If your undergraduate GPA is below a 3.0, you must explain why you feel you can achieve a 3.0 in graduate coursework when you did not as an undergraduate. Talk about your work and personal experiences that demonstrate you have the time and focus to undertake graduate course work.
No letters of recommendation are required.
Once you have successfully submitted your application and paid the application fee of $70 you will receive a confirmation number--be sure to print and keep that page as your receipt.
Step 2
Arrange to have your official transcripts mailed to:
California State University, San Bernardino
Attn: Office of Graduate Studies, CE-356
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Step 3
Within one week, you should receive a notice by email that your application has been received and will contain a Coyote ID#, activation code, and CSUSB email account.
Step 4
Activate your MyCoyote account and check your application status once you log in. MyCoyote will be able to tell you if the Admissions office is missing any documents and the status of your application.
Please give us a call at our office (909) 537-5758 if you have any questions or concerns in regards to your application status.