Master of Arts in Public Service
Leadership Studies Specialization
Who is it for?
The specialization is designed for working professionals are preparing themselves for leadership positions in public service organizations and in the community.
The program 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 Leadership Studies specialization gives you skills that apply to organizations of all kinds, including:
- Human resources
- Corporate management
- Government organizations
- Civic groups
- Professional associations
- Volunteer boards
- Fundraising committees
Curriculum
To earn a master's degree in public service, you must complete a total of 36 credit hours of course work. A student must complete 18 semester hours of public service core courses and 12 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| PUBS 200 | Nature of Cities | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 210 | Urban Policy & 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 & 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. |
Specialization 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 | Topics in Leadership | 1-3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 299 | Master's Thesis | 6 sem. hrs. |
