Collaborative Degree
Master of Public Service & Administration + PhD in Educational Administration
Enter this research-focused collaborative degree through the MPSAAdmissions information for the collaborative degree in public service and education policy, offered by the Bush School and the College of Education and Human Development. You enter through the MPSA, then apply to the PhD as a current student.
At a Glance
A Collaborative Path to Two Degrees
The Bush School and the College of Education and Human Development jointly prepare students for research careers in education policy.
2 Degrees Earned
The MPSA and a PhD in Educational Administration
< 10 Students
admitted to the program each year
Education Policy
The shared research focus of the collaborative degree
How to Apply
You Enter Through the MPSA
Apply to the MPSA first. You apply to the PhD later, as a current student, and admission to the collaborative requires acceptance by both programs.
Apply through the MPSA ApplicationYour Path to Both Degrees
- Start with the MPSA
- Apply to and be admitted to the MPSA program first.
- Apply to the PhD in Year One
- As a first-year MPSA student, you apply to the PhD in Educational Administration in the spring.
- Earn the MPSA, Then Begin the PhD
- You complete and are awarded the MPSA, then enter the PhD the following summer.
Bush School Graduate Admissions Office
Email: bushschooladmissions@tamu.edu
Phone: 979-862-3476