Centenary College and the Clinton School of Public Service at the University of Arkansas have announced a new partnership to prepare Centenary students for careers as public service leaders through the Clinton School’s Master of Public Service degree program.
Centenary students or alumni who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher are guaranteed admission into the program, and merit scholarships are available for qualified applicants.
“I am very pleased that Centenary is entering this new partnership,” said Dr. Christopher Holoman, Centenary College of Louisiana president. “Public service is an important part of the college’s history, identity, and mission, so this is a wonderful opportunity for our students to continue their studies at a distinguished academic institution. This is also an exciting new expansion, in terms of both discipline and geography, of our array of agreements that make it easier for Centenary students to transition to graduate level work.”
Rachel Villafane, the Clinton School’s director of admissions, was on campus as Dr. Holoman and Dr. Karen Soul, provost, signed the agreement.
The first Master of Public Service degree in the nation, the Clinton School’s MPS is an action-oriented program focused on preparing students for the tough work of on-the-ground change.
While learning valuable lessons in the classroom, MPS students complete three for-credit public service projects ranging from local work in Arkansas communities to international projects across the world.
“We are thrilled to partner with Centenary College to provide its students with a pathway into the Clinton School’s Master of Public Service program,” said Dean Victoria DeFrancesco Soto. “This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to developing future leaders who are equipped with the skills and experience needed to create meaningful change in their communities.”
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