DePaul’s School of Public Service degree programs educate ethical leaders to work in local, state and federal government. Through our cross-sector approach to learning, research and service, we help government leaders to connect domestic and global issues, alleviate poverty and build responsive government. We promote compassion for marginalized communities and service to all people with accountability, justice, professionalism, sensitivity and transparency.
Graduation Rates for 2014 School of Public Service Cohort
- 2 years — 35%
- 3 years — 68%
- 4 years — 79%
The School of Public Service holds official NASPAA accreditation for three of our degrees:
Our Master of Public Administration program was accredited in 2012.
Degree Chair: Nick Kachiroubas, PhD
Faculty Committee:
- Steven Abbey
- Krista Johnson
- Nicholas Kachiroubas
- Raphael Ogom
- Joseph Schwieterman
- Robert Stokes
Graduation Rates for 2014 School of Public Service Cohort by Program
Public Administration — On Campus
- 2 years — 46%
- 3 years — 62%
- 4 years — 73%
Graduation Rates for 2014 School of Public Service Cohort by Program
Public Administration — Online
- 2 years — 10%
- 3 years — 30%
- 4 years — 60%
Employment of 2017 SPS Graduates by program and sector
Public Administration (Total Number of Graduates — 38)
- Unknown — 9
- Nonprofit, domestic oriented — 8
- Private sector — 7
- City, County or local government — 5
- State or regional government — 4
- Unemployed, seeking employment — 2
- Foreign government — 1
- Military Service — 1
- Unemployed, not seeking employment — 1
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.
Our Master of Public Policy program was accredited in 2017.
Degree Chair: Robert Stokes, PhD
Faculty Committee:
- Brian Giloman
- Nicholas Kachiroubas
- Joseph Schwieterman
- Robert Stokes
Graduation Rates for 2014 School of Public Service Cohort by Program
Public Policy (formerly Leadership and Policy Studies)
- 2 years — 0%
- 3 years — 92%
- 4 years — 100%
Employment of 2017 School of Public Service Graduates by program and sector
Public Policy (formerly Leadership and Policy Studies) Total Number of Graduates — 14
- Private sector — 5
- Nonprofit, domestic oriented — 4
- Unknown — 4
- City, county or local government — 1
Learn more about our Master of Public Policy.
Our Master of Science in Public Service Management program was accredited in 2009.
Degree Chair: Raphael Ogom, PhD
Faculty Committee:
- Michael Diamond
- Michael Frigo
- Raphael Ogom
- Joseph Schwieterman
- Robert Stokes
Graduation Rates for 2014 School of Public Service Cohort by Program
Public Service Management — On Campus
- 2 years — 39%
- 3 years — 62%
- 4 years — 73%
Graduation Rates for 2014 School of Public Service Cohort by Program
Public Service Management — Online
- 2 years — 29%
- 3 years — 54%
- 4 years — 71%
Employment of 2017 SPS Graduates by program and sector
Public Service Management (Total Number of Graduates — 27)
- Nonprofit, domestic oriented — 15
- Unknown — 7
- Private sector — 3
- State or regional government — 1
- City, County or local government — 1
Learn more about our Master of Public Service Management.
Learn more about accreditation
To view the The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) roster and learn more about accreditation, visit the NASPAA website.
The School of Public Service is also a member of the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC).
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association accredits all degree programs of DePaul University. In 2007 the Commission granted accreditation to the Schools Online Programs. These specialized affiliations ensure excellence in education and training for institutions in the public service sector.