Masters in Leadership Studies
Public Service Specialization
Who is it for?
The specialization is designed for working professionals who want to prepare themselves for leadership positions in public service organizations.
It is geared toward those who want to excel in citizenship and community development. It balances practical skills with a value-based foundation — so you can become a dynamic member of your organization and your community.
Careers
The Public Service Specialization gives you skills that apply to man organizations, including:
- Civic groups
- Government
- Professional associations
- Volunteer boards
- Fundraising committees
Curriculum
To earn a master's degree in leadership studies, you must complete a total of 36 credit hours of course work. You must complete 18 credit hours of core leadership studies courses and 12 credit hours in your specialization. Additionally, you need to earn 6 credit hours in completing a master's thesis (Plan A) or an integrated capstone project (Plan B).
Core Courses| LEDR 210 | History & Theory of Leadership and Ethics | 3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 220 | Self-Leadership | 3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 230 | Leadership & Relationships | 3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 240 | Leadership & Social Groups | 3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 250 | Leadership in Organizations | 3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 260 | Leaders as Worldly Citizens | 3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 270 | Research Methods | 3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 280 | Quantitative Methods | 3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 290 | Practicum in Leadership | 3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 295 | Independent Study in Leadership | 1-3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 297 | Capstone Integrative Project | 6 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 298 | Special Topics in Leadership | 1-3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 299 | Master's Thesis | 6 sem. hrs. |
Specialization Courses
| PUBS 200 | Nature of Cities | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 210 | Urban Policy and Public Service Administration | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 230 | Ethics in Public Service | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 240 | Legal Issues in Public Service | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 260 | Communication and Management Process in Urban Service | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 270 | Urban Public Sector Economics | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 291 | Practicum in the Non-Profit Sector | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 295 | Independent Study in Public Service | 1-3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 298 | Special Topics in Public Service | 1-3 sem. hrs. |
