Master of Arts in Public Leadership

Designed specifically for veterans and military families - but open to anyone interested in public service,the Master of Arts in Public Leadership is a 32-credit program designed to provide students the skills to succeed in public office, congressional affairs, campaign management, advocacy, and civic leadership. The hybrid curriculum combines online learning with five intensive weekend seminars. The Master of Arts in Public Leadership is a 32-unit program that uses a hybrid approach, combining online courses with five on-site seminars. Students have the option of completing the program in either one or two years. The program will run on a three-semester schedule, including two eight-week online sessions during the fall and spring, and a twelve-week online session during the summer. Students also attend five intensive in-person workshops at the beginning of the online sessions. Students can complete the degree in either one year (accelerated track) or two years (full time), and have the option of enrolling in the fall or spring. Over the course of 21 months, students on the full-time track take one 3-credit course per 8-week module and one 1-credit intersession course per semester. Full-time students complete the program in 21 months and students on the accelerated track complete the program in 12 months.

A Bachelor's degree in any field is required. Transcripts from any transfer schools and study abroad programs must be submitted since Bachelor's Degree institutions typically do not list transfer and study abroad courses with grades. If still enrolled in your Bachelor's program, submit a copy of your transcript showing in-progress courses. If admitted, an official transcript with proof of graduation is required. USF undergraduates upload their unofficial transcripts for admission review and do not need to send an official USF transcript. A 500-700 word, double-spaced statement that describes your personal and professional reasons for pursuing an MA in Public Leadership and for choosing USF’s program in particular.current resume or CV