University of Illinois Springfield College of Public Affairs and Education 22 courses 52 total credits
The School of Public Management and Policy recognizes the growth and complexity of public problems. We are committed to inspiring a new generation of public service professionals through cutting-edge scholarship and training. We equip our students with the knowledge and skills to lead and to advocate for change.
| Total Credits | 52 credits |
Core Courses
Masters Closure
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PAD 571 | Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| PAD 572 | Capstone Seminar Continuing Enrollment | 0 |
| Total Masters Closure | 36 credits | |
Advanced Content Area: Choose 1
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PAD 657 | Advanced Public Management Seminar | 4 |
| PAD 658 | Advanced Public Policy Seminar | 4 |
Advanced Method: Choose 1
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PAD 507 | Information for Decision Making | 3 |
| PAD 525 | Informatics for Public Policy | 3 |
| PAD 526 | Advanced Analytical Tools: Forecasting, Time Series Analysis, and Predictive Analytics | 3 |
| ENS 404 | Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| Total Advanced Method: Choose 1 | 3 credits | |
Dissertation
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PAD 659 | Dissertation Proposal Seminar | 3 |
| PAD 690 | Dissertation | 1-12 |
| Total Dissertation | 52 credits | |
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