Our Master of Public Administration program was accredited in 2012.
Mission: The Master in Public Administration (MPA) degree prepares students for leadership and administrative roles in the public sector. We educate students on the technical, managerial, informational, and leadership skills required to deliver effective, accountable, and equitable government services to the public. We promote compassion for marginalized communities and service to all people with a focus on social justice, professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and transparency.
Degree Chair: Nick Kachiroubas, PhD
Faculty Committee 2018-2019:
- Robert Stokes
- Euan Hague
- Joseph Schwieterman
- Ken Rose
- Lisa Saye
- Nick Kachiroubas
- Jamie Nolan
Graduation Rates for 2014-2015 School of Public Service Cohort by Program
Public Administration — On Campus
Number of students initially enrolled in 2014-2015: 37
- 2 years — 42%
- 3 years — 57%
- 4 years — 70%
Graduation Rates for 2014-2015 School of Public Service Cohort by Program
Public Administration — Online
Number of students initially enrolled in 2014-2015: 10
- 2 years — 25%
- 3 years — 37%
- 4 years — 62%
Employment of 2017-2018 SPS Graduates by program and sector
Public Administration (Total Number of Graduates — 29)
- Nonprofit, domestic oriented — 2
- Private sector — 4
- City, County or local government — 2
- State or regional government — 1
- National or central government — 1
- Unemployed, seeking employment — 2
- Unknown — 17
Recent (2017-19) internship placements for MPA students:
- Village of Green Oaks
- Civic Federation
- City of Chicago Planning Division - Historic Preservation
- State Senator LightfordK
- Juliana Stratton, Illinois District 5 State Representative/Dep Governor of Illinois
- Metropolitan Planning Council of Chicago
- City of Chicago - Department of Procurement Services
- Illinois State Senator Laura Murphy
- Village of Oak Park/Illinois Partners for Human Service
- Village of Glenview - Economic Development
Learn more about our Master of Public Administration.