Public Administration, DPA

The Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) program is devoted to bridging the worlds of scholarship and practice. We intend to spark discussions and stimulate research that improves public and nonprofit management and public policy in Ãå±±½ûµØ, the nation and the broader global community.

Nursing Home Administration Graduate Certificate

p>This program is not accepting applications for the Certificate in Nursing Home Administration at this time.The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Home Administration at the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield prepares students for licensure and addresses challenges in aging. It covers topics like ageism, policy skills and resource development, aligned with the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards standards.

Human Services Fundraising Graduate Certificate

Learn concepts that are integral to the Certified Fund Raising Executive certification. The coursework covers the principles of fundraising, gift-giving, cause-related fundraising events, online fundraising, planned-giving, managing fundraising, volunteers and legal and ethical issues.

Take your career to the next level with the School of Public Management and Policy's Certificate in Human Services Fundraising. The 16-credit hour certification is linked to national certification as a Certified Fundraising Executive.

Human Services, MA with Gerontology Concentration

p>This program is not accepting applications for the Masters in Gerontology at this time.Gain an in-depth understanding of the biological, psychological, sociological and economic processes of aging. Develop the skills to critically analyze the policies and programs in existence and observe, evaluate, direct and improve the operation of existing services and programs for older adults. Learn more about the Gerontology concentration.

Human Services, MA with Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Concentration

The Ãå±±½ûµØ Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc., has accredited the alcohol and substance abuse concentration in the M.A. in Human Services. Students who complete this concentration may be eligible to take the Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor examination. Learn more about the Alcohol and Substance Abuse concentration.

Human Services, MA with Nursing Home Administration Concentration

p>This program is not accepting applications for the Masters with a concentration in Nursing Home Administration at this time.Prepare for Nursing Home Administration, where the median salary is over $100,000. In addition to vital administration skills, the curriculum addresses the challenges inherent in aging, including ageism and implicit bias. Learn more about the Nursing Home Administration concentration.