Master of Arts in Applied Professional Studies / Leadership & Public Service
University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Program Details

The Master of Arts in Applied Professional Studies offers a concentration in Leadership & Public Service, an online human services degree from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside for those interested in advancing careers in community engagement and corporate involvement.  This is one of the only programs that professionals can complete as a way to move up the promotion ladder in public service but with this online human services degree, your passion for the community is given legitimacy and credibility.  The curriculum teaches students to explicitly address the ability to apply critical theory to questions of social justice in community and economic development.  Like all the Master of Arts in Applied Professional Studies degree programs, this focuses on providing industry specific skills employers seek along with real-world application involving public policy development and analysis.  You will develop skills and strategies for use in conflict management and resolution and learn to apply critical theory to social justice questions in community and economic development.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV