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

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Degree Offered

Master of Arts in Public Service, Plan B only

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Specializations

Criminal Justice Administration, Dispute Resolution, Health Care Administration, Leadership Studies, Nonprofit Sector

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Program Description

Public Service is an interdisciplinary program administered by Marquette University’s College of Professional Studies. Within the program, students may pursue focused study in one of the five specializations described below.

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; 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.)

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.

Leadership Studies

The leadership studies specialization prepares students to meet the challenges of leadership on multiple levels, including self-leadership, leadership in the context of interpersonal relationships, leadership where diversity is the norm and leadership in organizations. This specialization prepares students to be ethical leaders who are skilled at: leading themselves, leading and managing relationships, leading in organizations, leading and managing change and leading within a variety of contexts.

Marquette University also offers master’s and certificate programs in leadership studies. (See the Program section of Leadership Studies for description and details.)

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.

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Prerequisites for Admission

Applicants to the public service specializations 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 4.0 0) in their undergraduate course work. Previous professional experience will be a serious consideration in the admission decision.

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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 from academic or professional sources.
4. 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.
5. A statement of purpose.
6. (For international applicants only) a TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency. 

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