Credit Distribution

I. Core (18 Credits)

MPL-582 × MPL-582 Law, Ethics, and Decision Making in the Public Sector Ethical and socially responsible leadership are core dimensions in the education of local and global public servants. This course provides students with the essential framework for personal and professional ethical decision making applied in the context of diverse workplaces and organizations. Through the study of ethical theories, case studies in applied ethics, and specific assignments looking at legal and ethical complexities, students will examine their personal and professional values, assess their moral intelligence, and consider the legal foundations of public service. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Apr 2023 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Law, Ethics, and Decision Making in the Public Sector	3
MPL-510 × MPL-510 Research Methods in Public Service This course introduces students to the foundations of research study methods with an emphasis on research in the public sector. Concepts presented include study design and selection, data collection guidelines, and study efficacy. A review of data analysis techniques is also featured along with tips on effective presentation of study findings. Ethical issues in research are reviewed to provide greater understanding of the importance of protecting research participants as well as the crucial oversight role of institutional review boards. Students participate in critical evaluations of existing research to engage course content and demonstrate proficiency in course objectives. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Jan 2023, Apr 2023 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Research Methods in Public Service	3
MSP-674 × MSP-674 Municipal Finance This course examines the budget function and process of county, municipal, and state finance systems; the methods used to determine the needs of the community and individual agency and resource allocation to meet those needs; measuring the capability and benchmarking of the agency; preparation and presentation of the budget; and selling the budget and needs to the county or city administration. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Jan 2023 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Municipal Finance	3
MPL-580 × MPL-580 Public Service Leadership and Governance This course examines the role of the human resource professional as a strategic partner in managing today's organizations. Key functions such as recruitment, selection, development, appraisal, retention, compensation, and labor relations are examined. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Jan 2023 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Public Service Leadership and Governance	3

NOTE: MPL-510: Research Methods in Public Service should be taken within the first 12 credits of the degree.

Students select one of the following:

MPL-520

Program Analysis and Evaluation

Students select one of the following:

MNP-505 × MNP-505 Organizational Management and Leadership in Public Service This course presents a comprehensive, integrative, and practical focus on leadership and management. It is based upon a framework that analyzes leadership and management at different levels: individual leadership, team leadership, and organizational leadership. The course presents leadership and management theories/concepts that have emerged over the past several decades. In addition, students will survey contemporary perspectives on ethics, networking, coaching, organizational culture, diversity, learning organizations, strategic leadership, and crisis leadership. Special attention will be paid on examining the role that leaders play in identifying and implementing change in organizations. Note: This course builds upon MNP-502: Leadership and Management in Public Service, although that course is not a prerequisite to MNP-505. While there is some overlap in content between the two, MNP-505 has a far greater emphasis on application and skill development than MNP-502. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Apr 2023 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Organizational Management and Leadership in Public Service	3
MNP-530 × MNP-530 Human Resource Management for Public Service This course examines the role of the human resource professional as a strategic partner in managing today's organizations. Key functions such as recruitment, selection, development, appraisal, retention, compensation, and labor relations are examined. Implications of legal and global environments are appraised and current issues such as diversity training, sexual harassment policies, and rising benefit costs are analyzed. Best practices of employers of choice are considered. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Jan 2023 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Human Resource Management for Public Service	3

II. Areas of Study (12 Credits)

Select one of the following areas:

Community and Economic Development
Environmental Policy/Environmental Justice
Learner Designed Area of Study
Nonprofit Management
Public and Municipal Finance
Public Health/Public Policy

III. Public Service Elective (3 Credits)

IV. Capstone (3 Credits)

MPL-710

Public Service Capstone

Total Credit Hours: 36

Credit Distribution

I. Core (18 Credits)

MPL-582 Law, Ethics, and Decision Making in the Public Sector

MPL-510 Research Methods in Public Service

MSP-674 Municipal Finance

MPL-580 Public Service Leadership and Governance

Students select one of the following:

MPL-520 Program Analysis and Evaluation

Students select one of the following:

MNP-505 Organizational Management and Leadership in Public Service

MNP-530 Human Resource Management for Public Service

II. Areas of Study (12 Credits)

III. Public Service Elective (3 Credits)

IV. Capstone (3 Credits)

MPL-710 Public Service Capstone