Ball State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Masters of Arts - Executive Development for Public Service

Program Description:

Master of Arts in Executive Development for Public Service The program prepares graduates to provide educational services in a variety of social, industrial, health and human services, military and governmental settings. A broad range of courses related to management and public agency administration area offered to prepare students to function in an executive, managerial, or supervisory capacity within governmental or non-for-profit agencies. The curriculum is not intended to prepare candidates for specific occupations. The master’s degree program can also be used as a cognate or minor in preparation for entry into the doctorate in Adult, Higher and Community Education. The M.A. degree program requires at least 30 hours of graduate course work. Students must maintain grade point averages of at least 3.0 on 4.0 scale. Students must take at least 2 courses from Adult Education and may take one course from four of the following eight categories of study: • Adult Education, Program Evaluation, and Staff Development • Business and Related Areas • Communication • Computer Science and Educational Technology • Educational Administration and Supervision • Gerontology, Health Science, and Wellness • Political Science • Psychology It is highly recommended students choose one additional course from adult education, management, communication, political science or psychology courses to complement their skills and competencies and to sharpen their public service and non-profit organizational focus. Options available fully online, courses also available in Fishers, Indianapolis, and Muncie, Indiana Contact us for more information and advising.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above