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 fall 2015.
The first school in the country to offer a master’s in public service, the Clinton School enrolls students who are interested in pursuing or enhancing their careers in government, nonprofit, volunteer, and private sector service.
Students come to the Clinton School from across the country and the world to be part of our unique program. Past students include former AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and Teach for America members, as well as government, nonprofit, and business leaders and professionals. Admitted students will have a strong academic background, along with a demonstrated passion for helping others through public service.
“Whether your interest is the environment, health advocacy, improving education, politics or international development, our program offers the knowledge and hands-on experience that will help young professionals put their talents to work to empower communities and enrich lives,” said Skip Rutherford, dean of the Clinton School. “We welcome applications from anyone who wants to dedicate their life to public service.”
Those interested in joining the program can now apply online by clicking here.
Modeled on President Clinton’s vision of building leadership in civic engagement, the Clinton School MPS degree is a full-time, non-partisan graduate program that offers a practical approach to learning through the combination of coursework and for-credit field service projects. During the two-year program, Clinton School students complete three field service projects: a team-based project in Arkansas, an international service project, and a final capstone project in a public service area of their own interest. The Clinton School has over 100 projects every school year all over Arkansas, the country, and the world.
Last summer, students completed international service projects in 21 countries and territories, including Nicaragua, Paraguay, Albania, Uganda, Rwanda, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Vietnam, among others, with host organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Heifer International, Barefoot College, and Hope North.
Clinton School students also benefit from participating in the school’s renowned lecture series, which hosts an array of programs ranging from senators, congressmen, cabinet officials, and ambassadors to renowned academics, corporate CEOs, philanthropists, authors, and journalists. To see a list of past speakers, visit our speaker series website at www.clintonschoolspeakers.com.
After completing the two-year MPS degree program, Clinton School graduates have gone on to careers with organizations such as the Clinton Foundation, the Walmart Foundation, USAID, the U.S. Department of State, and Habitat for Humanity.
The Clinton School also offers concurrent degree programs in Law, Public Health, and Business in conjunction with other University of Arkansas schools. To learn more about applying to concurrent degree programs, click here.
Click here for information on applying to the Clinton School. For questions, or to schedule a visit, contact Clinton School admissions director Alex Thomas at (501) 683 – 5228 or email us at admissions@clintonschool.uasys.edu.
The Clinton School is a non-partisan graduate institution and welcomes academically and experientially qualified applicants of all ideologies, backgrounds, ages, and life experiences.
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