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 2017.
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.
Starting this year, the Clinton School has a test-optional application. That means that if applicants feel their previous academic transcripts, combined with their professional and public service experience, are sufficient, they are not required to submit a graduate school entrance exam. However, they may submit a test score if they choose. The Clinton School has no application fee and strongly believes in educational accessibility, and therefore invites all interested public servants to apply to our MPS program.
Students come to the Clinton School from across the country and around the world. Admitted students will have a strong academic background, along with a demonstrated passion for helping others through public service.
“Students at the Clinton School combine skills learned in the classroom with experience gained in the field to provide positive outcomes for the national and international organizations they serve,” said Clinton School Dean James L. “Skip” Rutherford III. “I’m very proud of our high graduation rates, high career placement rates, and the many personal and professional opportunities our students receive during and following their two years of study.”
Those interested in applying for Fall 2017 enrollment to the Clinton School can apply online now. The application deadline is January 20, 2017. For more information, visit our FAQ page.
Modeled on President Clinton’s vision of building leadership through 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.
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 System 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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