JD/MS in Public Service Management

Offered jointly with the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences School of Public Service, the JD/MS in Public Service Management promotes effective management of nonprofit organizations and government agencies and fosters development of sound public policies affecting the delivery of social services. The program is interdisciplinary and draws primarily on the areas of sociology, economics, political science, law and the human service professions, carefully balancing theoretical and applied approaches to contemporary challenges of administration and policy analysis. Following the tradition of St. Vincent de Paul, the Public Services Management program devotes special attention to policies and practices that promote social equality through delivery of affordable, quality services to those in greatest need. Traditional public service management students must complete 52 hours to receive the MS degree. However, under the joint degree program, students are required to complete a minimum of 36 credit hours. The Public Service Management program will accept up to 16 hours of credit for work completed in the College of Law. In addition to the core requirements, specific courses are required for the various public service management concentrations. Learning Outcomes - Students will be able to: Solve legal problems by applying foundational knowledge of civil procedure, constitutional law, contracts, criminal law, property law, and torts. Solve legal problems by applying foundational knowledge of the rules regulating the legal profession. Identify and apply relevant legal authority. Communicate clearly in speech and writing. Demonstrate the fundamental professional layering skills for competent and ethical participation as a member of the legal profession.