Program Overview

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School of Public Management and Policy

The School of Public Management and Policy offers a range of academic programs, including graduate and undergraduate degrees, as well as graduate certificates.

Academic Programs

Graduate Programs

• Human Services, MA - HS-Gerontology
• Human Services, MA - Nursing Home Administration
• Human Services, MA with Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Concentration
• Human Services, MA with Child and Family Studies Concentration
• Human Services, MA with Social Services Administration Concentration
• MA HMS Program Plans & Advising Sheets
• Public Administration, DPA
  • DPA Curriculum
  • DPA Program Plans & Advising Sheets
• Public Administration, MPA
  • Mission, Job Placements, & More
  • MPA Curriculum
  • MPA Program Plans & Advising Sheets
• Public Policy, MPP
  • MPP Curriculum
  • MPP Program Plans & Advising Sheets
  • Public Policy, MPP - Child Advocacy and Policy
  • Public Policy, MPP - Education Policy
  • Public Policy, MPP - Health Policy
  • Public Policy, MPP - Policy Analysis
  • Public Policy, MPP - Social Policy

Undergraduate Programs

• BPNA Program Plans & Advising Sheets
• Public Leadership Minor
• Public and Nonprofit Administration, BA
• Public and Nonprofit Administration, BA with Child Advocacy Studies Concentration
• Public and Nonprofit Administration, BA with Environment and Society Concentration
• Public and Nonprofit Administration, BA with Global Public Health Concentration

Graduate Certificates

The school also offers graduate certificates in various fields.

Public Policy, MPP - Health Policy

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program with a concentration in Health Policy provides students with the analytical skills, decision-making frameworks, and subject matter expertise to address complex policy questions in the health sector.

Program Description

The program will equip students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to:

• Use economic and statistical analysis to improve public policy
• Develop a deeper understanding of policy development
• Engage stakeholders to affect change

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Lead and manage in public governance
• Identify public problems, research the background of the issues, and identify and evaluate alternatives to address these problems
• Participate in and contribute to the public policy process
• Describe the public policy process and the role of various participants and stakeholders
• Apply relevant theories, knowledge, and skills to lead in developing, implementing, and evaluating public policy
• Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems, and make decisions
• Demonstrate the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data for use in decision-making and drawing conclusions
• Critically read and apply findings from peer-reviewed and grey literature
• Articulate and apply a public service perspective
• Articulate the importance of and operate in a manner that facilitates democracy, equity, transparency, efficiency, and ethics
• Communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry
• Communicate in a clear and concise manner
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and respect for different cultures and perspectives
• Identify differential policy impacts on diverse populations and develop policy alternatives to address these

Quick Facts

• Format: Online, On-campus
• Duration: 2 years
• Credit Hours: 36

Tuition & Aid

The University of Illinois Springfield is committed to providing an affordable education. The tuition calculator is available to help estimate costs.

Value of a UIS Degree

Studies have shown that UIS graduates experience a significant increase in earnings compared to those with only a high school diploma. The average graduate from UIS will see an increase in earnings of $31,700 - $69,000 each year.

Admissions

The admission process is straightforward. Applicants must:

• Review admission requirements
• Complete the application
• Send official transcripts
• Submit required statements or writing samples
• Pay the application fee

Courses & Catalog Information

The University of Illinois Springfield offers a wide range of courses tailored to students' interests and career goals. The course list, catalog, and fact sheet are available for more information.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Policy, MPP - Health Policy program can pursue a variety of career paths, including:

• Advocate
• Attorney
• Policy Adviser
• Policy Analyst
• Policy Director
• Community Planner
• Public Relations Specialist
• Congressional Committee Staffer
• National Campaigns Coordinator
• Community Organizer
• Professor
• Administrative Fiscal Officer
• Citizen Outreach Coordinator
• Community Development Officer
• Government Official
• Grant Writer
• Labor Relations Representative
• Nonprofit Administrator
• Rural Development Officer
• Social Science Analyst
• Lobbyist