Career and Academic Opportunities

In addition to careers listed as typical for the MPA: Urban Planner Human Resources Management Federal Compliance officer Insurance Benefits Compliance Administrative Services Manager Emergency Management, students with the combined Philosophy BA and MPA might expect to pursue careers in managing NGOs, management/administrator in humanities related organizations and other public service related fields. The combined degrees are excellent background for those intending to pursue a degree in law.

Salary and Career Information

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Admission Requirements


Double Owl Admission Requirements 
  • 3.25 KSU GPA
  • 60 hours toward the bachelor's degree
  • 30 hours at KSU
Double Counted Courses Include
  • PAD 6200 to count for Upper-Division Elective
  • PAD 6250 to count for Upper-Division Elective
  • PAD 6300 to count for Upper-Division Elective
Graduate Admission Requirements

Suggested Timeline

Students should apply to this Double Owl Pathway early in their Junior year.

Sample Academic Plan
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Contact Information

Undergraduate Information

Undergraduate Degree
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

Department / College
History and Philosophy / Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Social Science Building, Room 4093

Advising Contact
Dr. Karolin Mirzakhan, Program Coordinator
kmirsakh@kennesaw.edu
470-578-2463

Graduate Information

Graduate Degree
Master of Public Administration

Department / College
School of Government and International Affairs / Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Social Science Building, Room 5032

Advising Contact
Maureen Wilson, Advisor
mwils152@kennesaw.edu
470-578-7869