Degree Requirements
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Document Number: MSP--120
Revision #: 2.0
Document Owner: University Provost
Date Last Updated: 12/11/2017
Primary Author: Dean of the School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts
Status: Approved
Date Originally Created: 05/15/2012
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General Description
Description: Information about MSP graduation requirements.
Purpose: Delineation of MSP policy information.
Scope: Students
Responsibility: Academic Affairs
Deans
Registrar
VP for Academic Affairs
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Requirements
Relevant Knowledge: In order to comply with this policy you should know:
Current University policy
Terms and Definitions: Additional training
Loss of privilege, student
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Policy Provisions
1. Degree Requirements
The number of semester hours required for the Master of Science in Public Service Management degree is thirty-six (36). Three (3) academic components (human relations, management, and research) are included and required for the M.S.P. degree program. Satisfactorily completing the required 16 classes are needed for graduation.
1.1 Written Presentations
Written papers and/or projects may be required in most listed classes. These requirements are designed to enhance the written communication skills of the participants.
1.2 Oral Presentations
Students enrolled in the program will be expected to prepare and present (with appropriate handouts) an oral presentation in most of the listed classes. This requirement is designed to enhance the oral communication skills of the participants.
1.3 Positive Communication and Other Needed Skills
Every student is expected to have satisfactory written and oral communication skills. Computer literacy (word processing) and an understanding of basic algebra are also considered very important. For individuals deficient in these areas, the University will provide limited assistance in acquiring the necessary competencies.
1.4 Comprehensive Final Examination
A written comprehensive examination will be administered during the final semester before graduation. A passing grade is considered to be eighty (80) percent or higher on each of the five (5) parts.
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Performance Evaluation
Performance Metrics: Compliance with standard policy and procedure
Consequences: Further training
Loss of privileges
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Subject Experts
The following may be consulted for additional information.
Dean of the School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts
VP for Academic Affairs