MPA Handbook & Forms
MPA Handbook
This document provides students with guidelines for pursuing the MPA degree, MPA program requirements, and information on the Practicum, exit exam, and financial assistance. It also highlights student awards, student advising, and other student resources.
MPA Full-Time and Part-Time Course Schedule
Conference Travel Support Form
All students requesting support for conference travel must submit this completed form to pa@lsu.edu, along with a formal letter or email to document that your proposal was accepted by a conference.
Conference Travel Support Form
Graduate Assistant Application Form
To be considered for a graduate assistantship in the MPA Program, students must submit this completed form to pa@lsu.edu before the first day of class.
Graduate Assistant Application Form
Elective Approval for Non-PADM Courses
All students who are requesting approval to take a non-PADM elective course must email this completed form to pa@lsu.edu.
Elective Approval for Non-PADM Courses Form here
PADM 7851- Practicum
All students enrolled in PADM 7851- Practicum must submit this completed form, along with a letter from their employer and position description, to pa@lsu.edu for approval.
PADM 7800- Independent Study Form
All students enrolled in PADM 7800- Independent Study in Public Administration must submit this completed form to pa@lsu.edu before the first day of class.