Master of Arts in Public Service
Non-Profit Specialization
Who is it for?
The specialization is designed for those who want to prepare themselves for management positions within the non-profit sector.
Careers
The Non-Profit specialization can serve people working at all levels in all areas, including:
- Community organizations
- Neighborhood associations
- Child welfare agencies
- Family support centers
- Healthcare organizations
- Municipal offices
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 credit hours of public service core courses and 18 hours in your specialization.
Core 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. |
Specialization Courses
| PUBS 220 | Non-Profit Organizations: Trends in the Third Sector - Required | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 222 | Financial Matters in the Non-Profit Sector - Required | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 226 | Social Justice & Social Activism - Required | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 228 | Legal Aspects of the Non-Profit Sector - Required | 3 sem. hrs. |
| BUAD 260 | Ethic Iss Env/HR Mgmt | 3 sem. hrs. |
| BUAD 262 | Organizational Behavior | 3 sem. hrs. |
| CRLS 230 | Victims & Vic Policy | 3 sem. hrs. |
| CRLS 250 | Cl Iss Crim Justice | 3 sem. hrs. |
| CRLS 298 | Special Topics: Juvenile Justice | 3 sem. hrs. |
| HEAL 220 | Health Care Prog Development | 3 sem. hrs. |
| HEAL 222 | Hlth Care Qual Improvement | 3 sem. hrs. |
| HEAL 241 | Health Care Finance | 3 sem. hrs. |
| HEAL 248 | Health Care Policy | 3 sem. hrs. |
| GERT 200 | Gerontology | 3 sem. hrs. |
| GERT 201 | Pol/Admin Study Aging | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 291 | Practicum in Non-Profit Sector | 1-3 sem. hrs. |
