The program may grant credit for past or present public service at the professional level. In addition, the M.P.A program may allow students to transfer credits for graduate work done previously under a formal graduate degree program at an accredited institution. There is a 12-credit limit, however, on the total number of credits a student can receive through a combination of prior graduate course work and professional experience. Similarly, no more than 12 credits may be awarded for either transfer credits or professional experience alone.

In addition, previously earned graduate credits (taken within the past six years) that are pertinent to the M.P.A. requirements may be transferred. The limit on the combination of transfer and professional credit is 12 credits.

Students wishing to apply for professional credit must prepare a document of credentials for review and recommendation by the MPA director, Dr. Judith Kirchhoff.