Master of Arts in Leadership & Public Administration

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1 Master of Arts in Leadership & Public Administration Developing Leadership and Management Skills

2 A Proven Leader in Adult-Centered Learning Centenary College provides students with the flexibility to earn their degrees in ways that meet their needs and fit their lifestyles. Whether you choose accelerated online or traditional (i.e., oncampus) classes, you will receive the same high-quality, hands-on learning experience needed in today s fast paced world: Schedules designed around your learning style Individualized attention throughout your learning experience Hands-on, application based curriculum Dedicated faculty Small classes and cohorts Advantages To Online Accelerated Learning Flexibility to do your course work when it is convenient for you Problem-based, learning-centered content Two 15-week simultaneous (initial) courses, followed by eight 8-week individual courses, taken one at a time, until you complete your degree in less than 24 months.

3 Centenary College: Preparing Tomorrow s Leaders The Master of Arts in Leadership and Public Administration (MLPA) program is designed to prepare you to advance successfully into supervisory and management positions in both the public and the private sectors. You will explore and gain an understanding of public sector management while mastering the skills necessary to become one of the exceptional leaders of the future. Leadership and management abilities will be developed through course work and associated research, with an emphasis on understanding what makes quality leadership skills and how public offices and agencies interact. Program Goals: Becoming a True Leader Develop an understanding of the concepts of, and differences between, management and leadership. Develop requisite skills for effective personnel management and administration. Develop the ability to perform effective employee evaluations. Learn hands-on strategies to design and implement an employee development program. Develop a true understanding of the importance of quality leadership and embrace a desire to become a true leader of people.

4 Flexible Programs that Work with Busy Lifestyles Military and Public Safety Benefits: Centenary College is a participant in the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill s Yellow Ribbon Program, which may entitle eligible veterans to free tuition, a housing allowance, and a book stipend. Military personnel who are not eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program may be eligible for a 30% tuition reduction. Sworn (full-time) law enforcement and fire service personnel are eligible for a 30% tuition reduction. Up to six graduate credits may be transferred into this program from appropriate educational programs, including NJ CPM, FBI NA, and West Point Leadership Program. Realistic Course Work The Traditional Classroom: Students take courses at an individualized pace. During the Fall and Spring semesters, courses typically meet once a week in the evening. Courses offered during the 6-week Summer session typically meet two times per week in the evening. Online: Cohort-based learning allows students to move through the program as a structured group. Students begin with simultaneous 15-week courses and then progress to an 8-week accelerated course format, during which two consecutive 8-week courses are taken during the Fall and Spring semesters, while one 8-week course is taken in each Summer session.

5 Developing the Skills Needed to Advance Your Career Traditional Classroom Courses Primary Course (3 Credits) Must be taken first: GLP-602 Advanced Written Communication Required Core Courses (24 Credits) May be taken in any order : GLP-510 Introduction to Leadership GLP-520 Introduction to Public Administration GLP-530 Personnel Administration GLP-540 Effective Management Practices GLP-610 Professional Leadership Development GLP-620 Ethical Issues in the Public Sector GLP-623 Conflict Resolution GLP-630 Employee Evaluation and Development Electives (3 Credits) Choose one: GLP-603 Organizational Behavior GLP-640 Organizational Communication and Decision Making GLP-650 Topical Issues in Leadership A Program Targeted to Public Safety and More: Mid-level and executive-level police and fire service managers Municipal, county, state, and federal government managers Healthcare, hospital, and counseling service managers Private sector managers Managers of non-profit organizations Those interested in acquiring leadership and managerial skills

6 It s Easier Than You Think To Achieve Your Goals How do I begin? Contact us today (877) graduateadmissions@centenarycollege.edu Apply now at l Scranton Easton l H Hackettstown H Parsippany H Edison Wilmington l Philadelphia l New Jersey l Atlantic City Hackettstown 400 Jefferson Street Hackettstown, NJ Phone: (877) Fax: (908) graduateadmissions@centenarycollege.edu