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Program Director: Jay L. Caulfield, Ph.D.
www.marquette.edu/cps/graduate_programs_index.shtml

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Degrees Offered

Master in Leadership Studies, Plan B only; Certificate

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Specializations

Master’s: Criminal Justice Administration, Dispute Resolution, Engineering, Health Care Administration, Nonprofit Sector, Public Service, Sports Leadership
A general track, requiring no specialization, is also available.

Certificate: None

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Program Descriptions

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Master's Degree Program

The College of Professional Studies offers a professional degree program leading to the master in leadership studies (M.L.S.), where students may choose either a general track or one of seven specializations.

Criminal Justice Administration

The criminal justice administration specialization seeks to produce broadly-educated, highly-motivated, thoroughly-trained professionals and scholars to meet the challenges of urban society. Several objectives underlie the scope and content of the program: 1) to provide urban stewards with an ethical and scholarly understanding of the issues and ramifications of current and anticipated policies in criminal justice; 2) to develop persons capable of exercising independent, analytical thought consistent with the needs of a democratic society; and 3) to provide a core of leaders familiar with the issues of criminal justice management and policy analysis.

Dispute Resolution

The dispute resolution specialization attempts to combine the fields of law, business, psychology, sociology, political science, health sciences, education, and communication in dealing with today’s multi-faceted issues in resolving disputes. The program seeks to train professionals, primarily those in the fields of law, health care, education, and business, to practice as third party neutrals in the field of dispute resolution, or to be knowledgeable participants in dispute resolution processes.

Marquette University also offers master’s and certificate programs in dispute resolution. (See the Program section of Dispute Resolution for description and details.)

Engineering

The engineering specialization offers students the opportunity to deepen an understanding of their own technical area of expertise or to gain an understanding of a technical area of engineering other than their own. This added technical expertise coupled with the leadership core will assist engineers in working more effectively on cross function engineering teams. Students will learn to serve as skilled leaders in an engineering environment, as well as integrate their leadership and technical skills when introducing new technology into their functional groups.

Health Care Administration

The health care administration specialization seeks to prepare working professionals to meet the leadership challenges of today’s health care system. As managed care and the integration of health care delivery continue to evolve, new skills and knowledge are needed to keep pace with current health care demands. The program provides a foundation in finance, economics, policy, leadership, systems, and outcome planning and evaluation, specifically related to the changing health care system. Through the many elective offerings (informatics, case management, marketing, program development, administrative practicum, conflict resolution, long-term care and more), students may explore a wide range of special interests.

Nonprofit Sector

The nonprofit sector specialization seeks to provide training for individuals who plan a career in the third sector. Administrative and leadership preparation are particularly central to this training as executives handle budgets, board memberships, personnel oversight, corporate statutes, and program development.

Public Service

The public service specialization prepares students to apply public service principals that encourage community engagement in urban environments and to apply frameworks to ethical dilemmas resulting in socially responsible public policy. Several objectives underlie the scope and content of this specialization: 1) to develop persons who can demonstrate the cultural and communication skills necessary to interact in a reciprocal exchange that honors the human dignity of all persons; 2) to develop persons who can apply theory and principals of group dynamics when assuming multiple group roles and responsibilities; and 3) to provide urban stewards with the necessary skills to collaborate with community leaders in solving complex urban problems.

Marquette University also offers a master’s program in public service. (See the Program section of Public Service for description and details.)

Sports Leadership

The sports leadership specialization seeks to provide training and an understanding of the depth and unique character of the sports industry. With a heavy emphasis on the application of leadership principles and practices to the business of athletics, the specialization objective is to increase the competency of sports leadership professionals.

Marquette University also offers a stand-alone certificate program in sports leadership. (See the Program section of Sports Leadership for description and details.)

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Certificate Program

The College of Professional Studies offers a 15 credit non-degree graduate program leading to the certificate in leadership studies. With a heavy emphasis on ethics and leadership, the program objective is to increase the leadership competency of working professionals in our community.

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Prerequisites for Admission

Applicants to leadership studies must hold a baccalaureate degree, or its academic equivalent, from a college or university of recognized standing. The undergraduate background must be appropriate to the chosen course of study. Generally, applicants should have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.000 (on a scale of 4.000) in their undergraduate course work. Minimally two years of work experience is preferred.

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Application Requirements

Applicants must submit, directly to the Graduate School:

1. A completed online application form and fee.
2. Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette.
3. Three letters of recommendation.
4. (For master’s applicants only) a statement of purpose.
5. Official test scores from the GRE (preferred), GMAT or LSAT. Waived if the applicant has completed any advanced degree from any school – M.A., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., J.D., or M.D.
6. (For international applicants only) a TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.

Additional application requirements may be required for particular specializations. Students should contact the program adviser for details. 

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