MASTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGEMENT

Mission

The mission of the Master of Public Service Management degree program is to provide graduate education to current and potential managers employed by state and local governmental entities and not-forprofit organizations and agencies through academic course work in the broad areas of human relations, management, and research. The faculty of the program represent Cumberland University professors and current public service practitioners

Details

36credithours

The 36-credit hour M S P program combines a core set of courses centered around: human relations, management and research

5semesters

Students who enter the two-year program will attend classes for five (5) consecutive semesters usually sequenced fall-spring-summer-fall-spring. Students in the (MSP) degree program will enroll for seven (7) or eight (8) hours during the fall, spring, and summer semesters

Mode

Classes are held synchronously online with 1 in-person session per semester

Contact

For information about program, requirements, tuition, and scholarships, contact Lanah Hale at lhale@cumberland.edu or (615) 547-1342

Program Director, Dr. Bill McKee bmckee@cumberland.edu

Admission Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2 5 GPA GPA of 3 00 if you were previously enrolled in a Master’s program

Completed Cumberland University online admissions application

Non-refundable $50 Application fee

Send official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities

Provide two professional recommendations (form provided)

Participate in an on-campus or Zoom interview with the Program Director

LIMITED SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Admitted students may qualify for a special graduate scholarship Cumberland provides these awards based on the enrollee having received a baccalaureate degree and the perceived potential for success in both this academic program and in the current and future employment arena