Learn from Distinguished Scholars and Experienced Leaders Online or On-Campus in the Illinois Capital City

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Government agencies, nonprofits, and human services rely on educated leaders to shape policies, promote social change, and manage organizations. Prepare for a rewarding career where leadership directly impacts the lives of others with the undergraduate and graduate-level programs from the Illinois capital city's School of Public Management and Policy.

With our top-ranked Master of Public Administration (MPA) program leading the way, all of our academic offerings blend theory with practical experience. As a result, you can develop the knowledge and expertise necessary for leadership roles within the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.

Online & Campus-Based Degree Programs

 
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Undergraduate Programs

View the undergraduate programs offer in SPMP.

 
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Graduate Programs

SPMP has many different graduate programs to study.

 
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Graduate Certificates

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A Community that is Making a Difference in the World

Join the community that is at the center of the Illinois' world of public management and policy.

“Attending UIS and being a student in the MPA program exposed me to a diverse group of students and community leaders who are champions of change. Being able to make connections and build relationships with other alumni in nonprofit and government sectors has been helpful in advancing issues or overcoming obstacles in many situations. Through UIS, I have gained lifelong mentors, friends, and peers who will support me in my professional journey.”

~ Jerome Holston

Alumni

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Jan 26, 2022
Jean-Pierre Lucas was born in Lima, Peru, but since a young age his family moved to Champaign, Illinois. Upon graduation from Champaign Central High…
Jan 25, 2022
“Share your story because you just never know who might be going through what you’re going through.”“The Crowns I Wear” Deidre Silas, 2020 Deidre Graham…
Dec 14, 2021
Sean McCandless, Ph.D., assistant professor of public administration at the University of Illinois Springfield, has been named University Scholar for 2021.…
Dec 01, 2021
Accountability for Social Equity At the end of 2021, I am again reminded why public administration is so important. We are closing out the second year of a…
Nov 30, 2021
Hometown: Springfield, Illinois Undergraduate Institution and Major: University of Illinois at Springfield, Bachelor of Psychology (Clinical and Counseling…