mtncoed

Hi! Kinda strange that I came upon this post tonight... it's the first time I've been on thegradcafe.com forum and it was the first post I clicked on. I graduated from UVa-Wise in 2010 and recently enrolled in a MPA program. I don't think being a History major will hurt your application for admission to an MPA program, seems the students coming into my MPA program are from very different academic backgrounds. Do you know that UVa-Wise actually has a Public Administration concentration? It is within the Government major and you take a greater variety of classes that help you prepare for MPA coursework than with the Poli. Sci concentration.... such as Accounting, Business Law, Bus. & Professional Communication.... something to consider. I also know of a good internship opportunity in the public sector in the Wise area that you could possibly consider. I don't know if you can private message on this forum, but if you can, message me and I'll tell you more details about it! Good luck in all your endeavors though!