University of Arkansas - Little Rock - Clinton School of Public Service

About this program

The first Master of Public Service degree in the nation, the MPS is an action-oriented program focused on putting people first, and equipping students for the tough work of participatory, on-the-ground change.

A degree that can flex. We don’t subscribe to a narrow definition of public service. Our program is customizable and we’re able to offer truly personalized advising to help chart your path. The second year of the program is particularly flexible: you can complete much of your coursework and your Capstone project anywhere.

• Year partnership began: 2014
• Fellowships awarded per year (average): Up to 5

Application requirements

Clinton School has NO application fee and is TEST-OPTIONAL (no GRE required for admission/scholarship consideration).

Application Requirements are: Online Application Form, Resume, Personal Statement, Essay, Recommendation Letters, College Transcripts.

Admissions process

Link to Apply: https://wd5-student.myworkdaysite.com/uasys/UACS_External_Student_Site

Indicate that you are Peace Corps in your application

Degrees awarded

Master of Public Service

Benefits and opportunities

Net cost is equal to tuition/fees minus fellowship value. For some universities, the fellowship value includes non-tuition/fee benefits such as health insurance or housing. See cost savings details for more.

Estimated annual cost of living: $20,000

Cost savings details

Cost savings is from tuition scholarships.

Internship

The Clinton School has 3 required Field Projects in which all students will need to complete.

1) Practicum: a team-based field project supporting under-served communities in Arkansas; this project takes place in the first year of the Clinton School program

2) International Public Service Project: an individual-based project supporting an international under-served community; this project takes place in the summer between the first and second year of the Clinton School program

3) Capstone: the final culminating field-project, this is an individual-based project which can be completed in Arkansas, in another US state, or in a foreign country; this project takes place in the second (and final) year of the Clinton School program.

Other opportunities

Jobs for alumni

Our graduates have gone on to a wide range of careers, including director of refugee resettlement, NGO legal counsel, co-founder of a sustainability consultancy firm, documentary filmmaker, and several positions within government and policy agencies throughout the country.

Nontraditional options