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Master of Public Administration
(573) 651-2183, E-mail: c787hup@semo.edu
Program Objectives
The purpose of this graduate degree in public affairs and administration is to prepare individuals for positions of leadership in public and not-for-profit organizations in the Southeast Missouri State University service area.
Admission Requirements
Program Requirements
Student must hold a baccalaureate degree from any regionally accredited college or university (or international equivalent).
Student must have attained an undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
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Student must submit a word processed two-to-five page statement outlining professional goals and two letters of evaluation that address the student’s potential for a career in public service.
The application materials must demonstrate the student’s commitment to a career in governmental or nonprofit organizations. [This language is from the existing MSA/PA requirements.]
GRE, LSAT or GMAT scores are not required but may be submitted to strengthen application.
A student may be admitted on a case-by-case provisional basis. A student admitted provisionally may apply for regular status after 9 hours with a grade of B or better.
An English language examination is required for applicants who have completed their undergraduate education outside of the U.S.A.; a minimum TOEFL score of 600 is necessary for admission.
A. Total credits required for graduation: (36 hours)
These are composed of 21 hours in the Master of Public Administration core, 12 hours in an option, and 3 hours of thesis or internship.
B. Residency Requirements if any: none
All required courses will be completed on campus at Southeast Missouri State University or via web-based instruction. Up to nine hours of transfer graduate credit will be accepted if approved by the student’s major advisor. The student’s advisor will determine application of the transfer credit hours to core courses or elective courses.
C. General education: Total credits: 0
D. Major Requirements: Total credits: 36 hours
E. Requirements for thesis, internship or other capstone experience: (3 hours)
Core Course Requirements (*courses have yet to be proposed)Thesis or Internship (3 hours)
Internship in Political Science (PS697)
Each student will obtain an approved internship in a public or not-for-profit agency. The student will write a scholarly internship paper, and present and defend it during an oral examination.
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Thesis Option
In place of the internship, and with the approval of the faculty advisor, a student may choose to do scholarly research on a specified topic. The student will write a master’s thesis, and present and defend it during an oral examination.
Any unique features such as interdepartmental cooperation:
The proposed program represents a joint effort between the Department of Political Science and the Department of Health and Leisure. The Department of Health and Leisure will offer a 12 hour option in Community Wellness and Leisure Services. This option is designed for students interested in careers in public administration within local, regional, or state recreational organizations, community wellness facilities, or other leisure services facilities.
Community Wellness Option (12 hours)
Those students interested in the Community Wellness and Leisure Services Option will complete 21 hours in the Master of Public Administration Required Core, 12 hours in the Community Wellness and Leisure Services Option, and 3 hours of thesis or internship.
Master of Public Administration Required Core Courses: (21 hours)
Community Wellness and Leisure Services Option: (12 hours)
A 12 credit hour option in community wellness and leisure services will be offered as an option on the Master of Public Administration degree. This option will be offered in cooperation with the Department of Health and Leisure and designed for students who wish to pursue a career with local, regional, or state recreational organizations or park facilities. Those students interested in the Community Wellness and Leisure Services Option courses will complete the 21 semester hour core courses, the 12 hour option courses in Community Wellness and Leisure Services, and 3 hours of thesis or internship.
B. Total Required hours in the option: 9
C. Free Electives in the option: 3
D. Requirement for Thesis, internship or capstone: 3 hrs.
Either an internship or a thesis will be completed as part of the Community Wellness and Leisure Services Option.
Required Courses in Community Wellness and Leisure Services Option: (9 hours)
Students must take 3 of the 4 following classes (selected according to the individual student's primary area of interest):
(*courses have yet to be proposed)
Elective Courses in Community Wellness and Leisure Services Option: (3 hours)
All four classes in the first section could be selected to fulfill the 12 hour Community Wellness and Leisure Services Option requirement.
Thesis or Internship (3 hours)
Internship in Health and Leisure (HL/RC 6xx)
Each student will obtain an approved internship in a public or not-for-profit agency. The student will write a scholarly internship paper, and present and defend it during an oral examination.
or
Thesis Option
In place of the internship, and with the approval of the faculty advisor, a student may choose to do scholarly research on a specified topic. The student will write a master’s thesis, and present and defend it during an oral examination.
Accreditation
The Master of Public Administration program will seek accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). NASPAA is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as a specialized accrediting agency for masters degree programs in public administration, public affairs, and public policy.
Core Course Descriptions
AC548: Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting
An introduction to the accounting principles and reporting practices of governments and not-for-profit organizations. Prerequisites: Senior status Accounting major or Graduate standing in MBA Program. (3 credit hours)
Provides an understanding of the philosophic bases of the counseling processes. It focuses on the application of counseling theories and skills, emphasizing the analysis of the student’s own counseling style and performance. The student will explore self as performing the role of counselor, counselee and observer of the counseling process. The student will learn facilitating skills to bring about change for counselees, honoring diversity and multiculturalism. Prerequisite(s): CP-610 Counseling Orientation and Ethics, and CP-612 Counseling Theories or Permission of the instructor. (3 credit hours)
EC525: Public Policy Economics
Economic analysis of the functions of government in a market economy. Prerequisites: EC215, EC225. (3 credit hours)
FN605: Nutrition in the Family Life Cycle
Study of recent scientific findings and developments as they affect the nutrition of all individuals in the family unit. Prerequisite: An introductory nutrition course. (3 credit hours)
GR526: Management in Not-for-Profit Organizations
A study of the concepts of management as applied to public and private not-for-profit organizations. This course is not available for students seeking credit toward any degree through the College of Business Administration. (3 credit hours)
HL510: Health Concerns of Aging
This course is designed to consider the health concerns of individuals and groups as they relate to the aging process. Emphasis will be on working
with the aged population. (3 credit hours)Physiological responses to exercise, the recovery process, and systematic training regimens. Emphasis on bioenergetics, training and health. (3 credit hours)
HL671: Implementation and Organization of Fitness Programs for Healthy and Diseased Populations
Organizational structure, exercise programming, facility administration, and testing/screening procedures for programs serving apparently healthy, symptomatic, and diseased populations. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3 credit hours)
HL672: Health Promotion Programs
Principles of planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs in various settings. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3 credit hours)
HL690/FN690: Seminar in Nutrition and Exercise Science
Discussion and presentations on current issues involving the disciplines of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Exercise Science. May be repeated for credit. (3 credit hours)
An applied research project, guided by a faculty committee within the fields of Health Promotion, Exercise Science, and Athletic Training. Prerequisites: GR691-Methods of Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Designs or equivalent, PY571-Introductory Behavioral Statistics or equivalent, and permission of department chair. (3 credit hours)
PS602: Fundamentals of Public Administration
A contemporary view of public agencies from an internal and external perspective. To introduce graduate students to the concepts and functions of administrative organizations. (3 credit hours)
PS603: Public Personnel Administration
An analysis of public agency personnel practices, procedures, and issues. Exposes students to the history, concepts, research and operation of government personnel administration. (3 credit hours)
Procedures and decision-making strategies involved in the preparation, authorization, and expenditure of the Federal Budget. (3 credit hours)
This course is a systematic introduction to the conduct of policy analysis. It is designed for practitioners and for those seriously interested in how policy analysts do their work. (3 credit hours)
PS625: Administrative Law and Procedure
An analysis of rules, procedures and decision-making practices of public agencies at the state and federal level. (3 credit hours)
PS687: Independent Study for Political Science
Directed individual study of special topics of particular interest to the student. On demand. (1 credit hour)
Applications of stress principles in the practice of psychology and management pertaining to organizational behavior. Emphasis is given to sources of stress in the workplace and the management of organizational stress. Critical examination of theory and research on ways to reduce stress. (3 credit hours)
Applications of psychology which contribute to the promotion of health and the prevention of disease through behavior change in health and the prevention of disease through behavior change in health enhancing directions. Topics to be covered include health promotion and wellness, psychosomatic illness, risk factor identification, and disease prevention, career opportunities in health psychology for administrators, service providers, and consultants. (3 credit hours)
PY571: Introductory Behavioral Statistics
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics used in the reporting of educational and psychological research. (3 credit hours)
PY650: Organizations as Open Systems
Organizations and organizational behavior are studied from an open system theory orientation. Social psychological principles are applied to problems of morale, motivation, productivity, effectiveness, communication, power, leadership, and change processes in organizations. (3 credit hours)
SC560: Organizational Communication
Study of communication functions and networks in organizations. Emphasis on leadership functions and principles needed for effective management of organizational communication processes. (3 credit hours)
See "Graduate Course Listings" for a complete list of graduate courses and descriptions
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