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.

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Online & Campus-Based Degree Programs

 
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Undergraduate Programs

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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

News
Jan 14, 2025
Ms. Molly Berendt, MPA’19, will receive a Rising Star Alumni Award on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the UIS Student Union. Ms. Molly Berendt, MPA’19, will…
Jan 14, 2025
Dr. Bob Smith, full professor of public administration travelled to china where he presented three universities in four cities and delivered lectures. Dr.…
Oct 27, 2024
University of Illinois Springfield Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology Yona Stamatis is featured in “Music of Hope”, a short-form video that won a…
Jun 05, 2024
Kenneth Kriz, the interim vice chancellor for finance and administration and a distinguished professor of public administration at the University of Illinois…
Oct 04, 2023
I am delighted to share the remarkable news that the University of Illinois Springfield's online Master’s in Human Services program has achieved an…