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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.
Resume
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 (*course has 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, Philosophy and Religion and the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation. 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, Human Performance and Recreation 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):
(*course has 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.
See "Graduate Course Listings" for a complete list of graduate courses and descriptions
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