Master of Arts in Executive Development for Public Service
This Master of Arts degree prepares graduates to provide educational services in a variety of social, industrial, health and human services, military, and governmental settings. The students select courses to build upon previous learning and work experience as they gain leadership skills for roles in an executive, managerial, or supervisory capacity within government, service, and not-for-profit organizations. Most of the courses for the Master of Arts in Executive Development for Public Service are offered via distance education or online options.
Program Objectives
· Provide an in-depth examination of society and community.
· Develop an awareness of the role of government in individual lives.
· Emphasize an understanding of human behavior and the differences among individuals comprising public service organizations.
· Teach principles of human relations and communication techniques.
· Provide training in the application of principles of administration and management.
· Provide opportunities to design a unique program of study based on educational expectations and occupational goals.
Degree requirements
The Master of Arts in Executive Development for Public Service requires a minimum of 30-credits of graduate course work. Students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students must take a minimum of six credits (two courses) in adult education (EDAC) as a core area, complete a required research course of three credits (one course), and then select 21-credits (seven courses) of electives from at least four of the categories of study which are listed below.
Students will work with their advisor to select the courses that best meet their educational and professional goals. It is strongly recommended students choose courses that complement their current skills/competencies and to sharpen a public service focus. This program can be matched with a graduate certificate or another major, such as adult and community education.
Internship
Students may elect to participate in a 3-credit internship experience with an organization, business, or a nonprofit by enrolling in EDAC 699 Internship in Adult and Community Education. This field experience or internship is under the joint supervision of the university (supervisor) and an experienced practitioner in a business or nonprofit setting. The program director and/or department chairperson must approve of the internship experience. A total of 6 credits may be earned.
30 credits
Adult Education Core - 6 credits
Select 2 courses (6 credits) from the list below of EDAC courses to meet the adult education core requirement.
| EDAC 629 | Psychology of Adult Adjustment | 3 |
| EDAC 631 | Introduction to Adult and Community Education | 3 |
| EDAC 632 | Organizing and Managing Adult and Community Education Programs | 3 |
| EDAC 634 | Adult Learning Theories | 3 |
| EDAC 635 | Strategies for Teaching Adult Learners | 3 |
| EDAC 638 | Program Planning in Community and Adult Education | 3 |
| EDAC 640 | Foundations of Adult and Community Education | 3 |
| EDAC 644 | Collaborative Learning in Adult and Community Education | 3 |
| EDAC 646 | Working with Volunteers in Community Organizations | 3 |
| EDAC 648 | The Community Educator | 3 |
| EDAC 655 | Continuing Education for Professionals | 3 |
| EDAC 681 | Community Engagement Through Art-Based and Popular Education | 3 |
| EDAC 698 | Special Topics in Adult and Community Education | 3 |
| EDAC 699 | Internship in Adult and Community Education | 3-6 |
| EDAC 643 | Transformative Leadership for Adults | 3 |
Select one course to complete the research requirement.
Research Requirement - 3 credits
| EDPS 640 | Methodology of Educational and Psychological Research | 3 |
| EDPS 641 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| EDST 650 | Introduction to Qualitative Research | 3 |
| EDST 671 | Evaluation of Educational Programs | 3 |
| EDST 697 | The Grant Process and Research | 3 |
Disciplinary Electives -21 credits
Select a total of 7 courses (21 credit hours). The prefixes of suggested elective courses include: BED, BUSA, COMM, EDAC, EDAD, EDFO, EDMU, EDPS, EDTE, HSC, PR, SOCW, WELL. Work with your advisor to select courses from the list below that match your personal and professional goals.
| BED 617 | Administration of Business and Marketing Education Programs | 3 |
| BED 620 | Improvement of Instruction with Technology | 3 |
| BUSA 601 | Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance | 3 |
| BUSA 602 | Fundamentals of Economics and Statistics | 3 |
| COMM 601 | Introduction to Communication Studies | 3 |
| COMM 614 | Politics, Citizenship & Social Movements | 3 |
| COMM 620 | Introduction to Critical/Cultural Theory | 3 |
| COMM 640 | Interpersonal Communication in Contexts | 3 |
| COMM 645 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 651 | Organizational Communication: Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Processes | 3 |
| HSC 662 | Health Promotion in the Worksite | 3 |
| HSC 665 | Health and Aging | 3 |
| HSC 672 | Women and Health | 3 |
| HSC 673 | Death and Dying | 3 |
| HSC 681 | Stress Management | 3 |
| HSC 686 | Health Promotion Program Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDAD 600 | Introduction to Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EDAD 630 | Human Resource Development | 3 |
| EDFO 620 | Social, Historical, and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDFO 651 | Educational Sociology | 3 |
| EDMU 660 | Multicultural and Multiethnic Education in American Schools | 3 |
| EDPS 603 | Psychology of Human Development | 3 |
| EDPS 611 | Development of Creative Thinking | 3 |
| EDPS 629 | Adult Development and Aging | 3 |
| EDTE 650 | Curricular Integration of Learning Technology | 3 |
| EDTE 652 | Multimedia Web Design and Development for Education | 3 |
| EDTE 660 | Instructional Design and Technology | 3 |
| EDTE 675 | Distance, Flexible, and Blended Education | 3 |
| SOCW 602 | Diversity and Inclusion | 3 |
| SOCW 603 | Rural Social Work | 3 |
| SOCW 671 | Social Work with Elders | 3 |
| SOCW 674 | Social Work in Health Care | 3 |
| SOCW 680 | Social Work Leadership and Administration | 3 |
| SOCW 681 | Social Work Practice with Children and Families | 3 |
| WELN 605 | Wellness Management Administration | 3 |
| WELN 625 | Community Collaboration and Service Learning in Wellness Management | 3 |
| WELN 635 | Wellness Coaching | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 30
Total Credit Hours: 30