The University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service is now accepting applications for enrollment in its Master of Public Service (MPS) degree program for the Fall of 2016.
The first school in the nation to offer a master’s in public service, the Clinton School accepts students who are interested in pursuing or enhancing their careers in nonprofit, for-profit, or governmental work.
Students come to the Clinton School from across the country and around the world. Past students include former AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and Teach for America members, as well as government, business, and nonprofit professionals. Admitted students will have a strong academic background, along with a demonstrated passion for helping others through public service.
“While other academic programs often address the questions of what, where, and why, our unique field service component, in combination with the skills and knowledge gained in the classroom, enable Clinton School students to better answer the critical question of how,” said Clinton School Dean James L. “Skip” Rutherford III. “We welcome applications from those who are interested in leadership through civic engagement. Our public service students come from all over Arkansas, America, and the world.”
Those interested in applying for Fall 2016 enrollment to the Clinton School can apply online now. The application deadline is January 20, 2016.
Modeled on President Clinton’s vision of building leadership in civic engagement, the Clinton School offers a practical approach to learning through the combination of coursework and for-credit field service projects.
During the two-year, 40 credit-hour program, Clinton School students complete three field service projects: a team-based project in Arkansas during their first year; an international project during the summer after their first year; and a final individual project in an area of their own interest.
Students have completed over 600 public service projects to date, both domestically and internationally, across the United States and in 79 countries.
Clinton School students also benefit from participating in the school’s renowned speaker series, which hosts more than 100 speakers per academic year, such as senators, cabinet officials, ambassadors, academics, CEOs, philanthropists, authors, and journalists.
The Clinton School also offers concurrent degree programs in law, public health, and business with other University of Arkansas schools.
For more information on applying to the Clinton School, visit our website or contact the admissions office at admissions@clintonschool.uasys.edu or (501) 683-5228.
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