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Bloomington Campus Graduate Degree ProgramsMaster of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.)General Information General InformationThe Master of Public Affairs program is an interdisciplinary, professional program that prepares students for positions in local, state, or federal government, quasi-governmental service, or the nonprofit (including philanthropic) arena. It broadens students’ comprehension of the economic, environmental, political, and social context in which the public servant works. The course of study requires completion of (1) the M.P.A. core, (2) the concentration requirement, (3) the experiential requirement, and (4) sufficient electives and/or prior professional experience credit to total 48 credit hours. The curriculum of this program as contained in the core requirements encompasses preparation in a broad range of skills relevant to the operation of public or nonprofit agencies. It is based on the academic disciplines but not limited to any one. It is also problem-oriented, bringing the disciplines to bear on critical social, environmental, economic, and administrative issues. Although the environment of public service is diverse and changing, effectiveness in that environment requires the development of special skills attained through detailed study in a chosen field of concentration. The fields of concentration span the variety of professional specialties found in public service. Thus, the program provides expertise in the core requirement and in a specific concentration area, as well as a general working knowledge of public affairs. The M.P.A. program is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). Return to Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) Degree Requirements(48 credit hours) The remaining credit hours necessary for graduation, if any, are general electives that can be used to add breadth to a student’s program; to further explore a field of concentration; or to enhance skills in foreign languages, quantitative tools, or administrative techniques. Return to Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) Core Requirements(18 credit hours) The M.P.A. core is designed to ensure that each student acquires both the prerequisite analytical skills and an understanding of policy issues and governmental processes that compose the environment within which graduates will pursue their careers. Required Courses Extremely well-prepared applicants may petition the program director to waive one or more of the core requirements on the basis of advanced course work done elsewhere. Students may be exempted on the basis of satisfactory equivalent course work or by examination. Credit hours waived from the core add to the electives a student may use. Students requesting course waivers should contact the appropriate graduate program director for requirements and guidelines. Return to Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) Concentration Requirements(15–24 credit hours) Concentrations give students educational experiences in a substantive area of interest. The course of study in each concentration area is determined in conjunction with an advisor. Up to 3 credit hours of the concentration may be taken in V 585 Practicum in Public Affairs, if approved in advance by an advisor. Concentration requirements may be waived on the same basis as core requirements. Consult with an advisor about course prerequisites. Return to Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) Experiential RequirementsEach M.P.A. student must obtain professionally relevant experience through one of the following options: an approved internship (0-6 credit hours); SPEA-V 590 Research in Public Affairs; SPEA-V 601 Workshop in Public Affairs; or the award of prior professional experience credit. Return to Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) Prior Professional Experience CreditThe M.P.A. Program Director of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs may grant up to 12 credit hours toward the M.P.A. degree for students who have had significant policy-level work experience in their backgrounds. In general, credit requires work experience above the entry level that involves some independent managerial, analytic, or scientific responsibility. Credit will be granted for work experience gained until initial matriculation in the program according to the following guidelines.
Application Process and Policies Determination of professional credit is made separately from decisions about transfer of credit. Under no circumstances will the prior professional experience credit and transfer credit total more than 21 credit hours of the 48 required for the M.P.A. degree. Students receiving prior professional experience credit should carefully plan the balance of their program with a faculty advisor. Return to Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) General Elective CoursesGraduate courses, or undergraduate courses approved for graduate credit, may be used to complete the overall degree requirement of 48 credit hours. Return to Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) Fields of ConcentrationConcentrations give students focused educational experiences in substantive areas of interest. Concentrations offered on the Bloomington campus are:
Students also may design specialized concentrations. Return to Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) Comparative and International Affairs Concentration(18 credit hours) The Comparative and International Affairs Concentration has two major functions:
Required Courses (9 credit hours) Electives (9 credit hours) In consultation with your academic advisor, select two courses. A partial list includes: SPEA-E 535 International Environmental Policy
(3 cr.) In consultation with your academic advisor, select any 3 credit hour (or higher credit) course in area studies and/or language studies. In special circumstances, students are eligible to take up to 6 credit hours of area studies and/or language studies. Or In consultation with your academic advisor, select one course from electives list above and one Overseas Experience option below: Overseas Experience Option 1: Overseas Study Experience—includes 4 credit hours of SPEA-V 580 and/or up to 6 credit hours of area studies and/or language studies. Overseas Study Experiences include individualized experiences that students develop independently or any of the numerous overseas programs currently administered by Indiana University area studies programs and the Office of International Programs in cooperation with SPEA, including programs in Africa, Asia, Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Latin America. Contact the SPEA Graduate Programs Office for more information. Option 2: Graduate Seminar Europe (4 cr.) Students are selected competitively. Contact the Graduate Programs Office for additional information. Option 3: Individualized Internship—up to 6 credits of SPEA-V 590 in consultation with your academic advisor and the Career Services Office. With consent of the student’s academic advisor, Individualized Internships include internships performed in academic or governmental or professional organizations overseas. Relevant internships completed at U.S.-based organizations may also qualify, for example, internships in U.S. offices of international organizations or in international affairs offices of state or federal government agencies. Special arrangements for fulfillment of course requirements will be made for foreign language and area studies (FLAS) fellowship students, in consultation with the student’s academic advisor and the Graduate Programs Office. Return to Fields of Concentration Economic Development Concentration(18 credit hours) The economic development concentration prepares students for positions in economic development at the city, county, and state levels. Required Courses (9 credit hours) SPEA-V 507 Data Analysis and Modeling for Public Affairs (3 cr.) Electives (9 credit hours) Or other relevant SPEA courses with the approval of an economic development concentration advisor. At least one elective must be chosen from the above list. A student may choose up to two electives outside of SPEA with the approval of an advisor. Return to Fields of Concentration Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Management Concentration(21 credit hours) The environmental policy and natural resource management concentration integrates public policy and environmental science perspectives covering a range of topics including the economic analysis of natural resource utilization and allocation. Required Courses (12 credit hours) SPEA-V 507 Data Analysis and Modeling for Public Affairs (3 cr.) Electives (9 credit hours) In consultation with their advisors, students select two courses from one of the following groups or an equivalent course cluster: Environmental Management Return to Fields of Concentration Information Systems Concentration(18 credit hours) The information systems (IS) concentration prepares students for entry-level and mid-career positions—such as systems analysts, consultants, Webmasters, and database managers—in the exciting, evolving, and rapidly growing fields of computing and communication technologies as they apply to public organizations. The IS concentration builds on a solid core of three courses and provides the flexibility to add three more electives from a wide range of course offerings. Students are encouraged to combine the IS concentration with other concentrations to strengthen their technical skills in a variety of applied areas. Required Courses (9 credit hours) Select one of the following: Electives (9 credit hours) Group A: Geographic Information Systems Group B: Decision Support and Analysis Group C: Design and Management of Information Systems Group D: Networking and Telecommunications Group E: Additional Options Return to Fields of Concentration Local Government Management Concentration(24 credit hours) The local government management concentration prepares students for entry-level and mid-career management and policy positions in local government. Course work includes an urban management core required of all students and a selection of advanced electives. Students should consult with a faculty concentration advisor to choose the advanced electives best suited to their interests. Students also participate in a Seminar in Urban Management in conjunction with the International City/County Management Association’s annual conference. Required Courses (15 credit hours) Advanced Electives (6 credit hours)
Local Government Management Seminar (3 credit hours) Students are required to enroll in SPEA-V 550 Topics in Public Affairs – Professional Development Seminar (3 cr.) during their second year of study. This course is held in conjunction with attendance at the International City/County Management Association’s annual conference. Return to Fields of Concentration Nonprofit Management Concentration(15 credit hours) The nonprofit management concentration prepares persons for leadership positions in not-for-profit organizations. The core requirements for the M.P.A. degree provide a strong management and policy base. The concentration offers students the opportunity to develop this base through not-for-profit applications. Most courses in the concentration address the unique features and practices of not-for-profit organizations or the policies affecting them. Supplementary courses available in the concentration offer management techniques helpful to nonprofit leaders. Required Courses (6 credit hours) Electives (9 credit hours) SPEA-V 522 Human Resource Management in
Nonprofit Organizations (3 cr.) SPEA-V 523 Civil Society and Public Policy (3 cr.) Elective Group II: One course in a nonprofit area may count towards the electives. Examples include: AADM-Y 525 Museum Management ( 3 cr.) Elective Group III: One course with a management skills focus may count towards the three electives. Examples include: AADM-Y 525 Museum Management (3 cr.) Return to Fields of Concentration Policy Analysis Concentration(18 credit hours) The policy analysis concentration emphasizes
substantive applications of management
science/operations research, statistical analysis,
cost-benefit analysis, program evaluation, and
related techniques and approaches to public Take a minimum of two of the following three courses: Note: Should the student decide to take V 539, V 541, and V 562, the third course can be counted as one of the three public courses required below. Policy Field (9 credit hours) SPEA-V 510 Government Regulation in Market
Economies (3 cr.) Return to Fields of Concentration Public Financial Administration Concentration(18 credit hours) Courses in this concentration develop technical
skills necessary for budget analysis, preparation,
and operation; analysis and application of tax SPEA-V 507 Data Analysis and Modeling for
Public Affairs (3 cr.) One of the following courses: Electives (6 credit hours) Return to Fields of Concentration Public Management Concentration(15 credit hours) The public management concentration covers
the skills and tools appropriate for entry-level or
mid-career management positions in a variety of
public and nonprofit settings. Course work is
distributed between a management core and Electives (6 credit hours) Return to Fields of Concentration Specialized Concentration(18 credit hours) In consultation with advisors, students may design curricula that anticipate their career and educational goals and reflect their background and training. Specialized concentrations must be approved by two faculty advisors to ensure high standards of rigor, depth, and breadth. Specialized concentrations must be declared within the first 24 credit hours of a student’s program. Return to Fields of Concentration Accelerated Master of Public AffairsThis program allows the School of Public and Environmental Affairs’ top undergraduates to complete both their undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years. To be considered for this program a student must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.5, completed 96 undergraduate credit hours, and satisfied all general-education and School of Public and Environmental Affairs undergraduate core requirements. Because of the specialized nature of this program, potential applicants should contact the Bloomington undergraduate and graduate program directors for details. Return to Fields of Concentration Return to Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) Master of Public Affairs Joint Degree ProgramsMaster of Public Affairs–Master of Science in Environmental Science Master of Public Affairs–Master of Science in Environmental Science (M.P.A.–M.S.E.S.)This combined master’s program is a 60-credit-hour program that gives the student more depth and breadth than is possible in a single degree. Application and Admission Return to Master of Public Affairs Joint Degree Programs Application and AdmissionThe student must apply to and be accepted by both the Master of Public Affairs program and the Master of Science in Environmental Science program. The normal criteria for admission to each program apply.Return to Master of Public Affairs–Master of Science in Environmental Science Program Requirements(60 credit hours) The combined M.P.A.–M.S.E.S. program requires a minimum of 60 credit hours distributed among four components: environmental science core, public affairs core, environmental science and policy concentration, and professional experience. Return to Master of Public Affairs–Master of Science in Environmental Science Public Affairs CoreRequired Courses (15 credit hours) Return to Master of Public Affairs–Master of Science in Environmental Science Environmental Science CompetenciesRequirements may be waived according to individual student backgrounds and professional objectives. Required Courses (12 credit hours) Return to Master of Public Affairs–Master of Science in Environmental Science (M.P.A.–M.S.E.S.) CapstoneRequired Course (3 credit hours) Choose one of the listed capstone options from either the M.P.A. or M.S.E.S. Students must fulfill the professional presentation requirement. Return to Master of Public Affairs–Master of Science in Environmental Science Program OptionsAll M.P.A.-M.S.E.S. joint degree students must complete the M.P.A. core requirements. Joint students can pursue one of four concentration options. 1. Environmental Management Concentration Return to Master of Public Affairs–Master of Science in Environmental Science 1. Environmental Management Concentration(24 credits hours) Required Courses (24 credits hours) Four of the following: 2. Environmental Systems Analysis and Modeling Concentration(27 credit hours) Required (27 credit hours) The following three courses: Four of the following courses: Two of the following courses: 3. Specialized Concentration(21 credit hours) Select four M.S.E.S. courses from one of the
listed M.S.E.S. concentrations and three M.P.A.
courses from one of the listed M.P.A.
concentrations. 4. Any M.S.E.S. or M.P.A. ConcentrationAny M.S.E.S. concentration plus 9 additional credit hours from a listed M.P.A. concentration Return to Master of Public Affairs–Master of Science in Environmental Science Experiential RequirementEach double master’s degree candidate must obtain professionally relevant experience through one of the following options: an approved internship (0-6 credit hours); advanced project; independent research/thesis; the award of prior professional experience credit; or an environmental science research project culminating in a master’s thesis. Students are encouraged to discuss with faculty members the relative merits of their experiences according to individual career objectives. Return to Master of Public Affairs–Master of Science in Environmental Science Return to Master of Public Affairs Joint Degree Programs Master of Public Affairs–Doctor of Jurisprudence (M.P.A.–J.D.)The combined Master of Public Affairs–Doctor of Jurisprudence program enables the student to take a four-year sequence of courses leading to both degrees. Application and Admission Return to Master of Public Affairs Joint Degree Programs Application and AdmissionThe applicant must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education and must apply separately to both the School of Law—Bloomington and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. If the applicant is admitted to only one school, the applicant is permitted to attend that school and is, of course, required to meet the graduation requirements of that school. It is recommended that the student apply to both schools simultaneously for the combined M.P.A.–J.D. program. It is possible, however, for a person already enrolled in the School of Law to apply for admission to the School of Public and Environmental Affairs up to the end of the second year of law study. It is also possible for a student enrolled in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs to seek admission to the School of Law up to the end of the first year of the M.P.A. course of study. Academic Standing School Residency Return to Master of Public Affairs–Doctor of Jurisprudence (M.P.A.–J.D.) Program Requirements(113 credit hours) Return to Master of Public Affairs–Doctor of Jurisprudence (M.P.A.–J.D.) Master of Public Affairs Requirements(36 credit hours) Students are required to complete 36 credit hours of SPEA courses distributed among the M.P.A. core and a specialization area. Required Courses (21 credit hours) Specialization Area (15 credit hours) Return to Master of Public Affairs–Doctor of Jurisprudence (M.P.A.–J.D.) Doctor of Jurisprudence Requirements(79 credit hours) Students are required to complete 79 credit hours of law courses and to satisfy all requirements for the degree Doctor of Jurisprudence. For specific requirements, see the School of Law—Bloomington Bulletin.Return to Master of Public Affairs–Doctor of Jurisprudence (M.P.A.–J.D.) Return to Master of Public Affairs Joint Degree Programs Other Joint M.P.A. Degree ProgramsIn addition to joint degree programs with the Indiana University School of Law–Bloomington, the School of Public and Environmental Affairs collaborates with centers on area studies, other Indiana University Bloomington departments, and professional schools to deliver joint degree programs. SPEA’s combined master’s degree programs address the demand for specialists with expertise in policy, management, and science and the expertise and skill offered by the partner program. Candidates for the combined degree programs, excluding the program with the School of Law–Bloomington, complete the core requirements for the M.P.A. degree, additional course credits in a specialized concentration for a total of 36 credit hours in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, plus the required courses of the participating joint program. In every case students must apply separately to and be accepted into both programs to participate in a joint degree program. Joint degree students (other than the M.P.A.–J.D. and the M.P.A.–M.A. in Russian and East European Studies) must complete:
To determine the requirements for participating joint degree departments or schools, refer to the section of the University Graduate School Bulletin about the participating unit or visit the appropriate Web page. SPEA participates with the following units in the M.P.A. program: Master of Public Affairs–Master of Arts in African American and African Master of Public Affairs–Master of Arts in Central Eurasian Studies Master of Public Affairs–Master of Arts in East Asian Studies (M.P.A.–M.A.) Master of Public Affairs–Master of Information Science (M.P.A.–M.I.S.) Master of Public Affairs–Master of Arts in Journalism (M.P.A.–M.A.) Master of Public Affairs–Master of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (M.P.A.–M.A.) Master of Public Affairs–Master of Library Science (M.P.A.–M.L.S.) Master of Public Affairs–Master of Arts in Russian and East European Studies (M.P.A.–M.A.) Note: Specialized Concentration Area—Joint degree students are required to enroll in SPEA-V 589 Democratization and Transition in Eastern Europe and Newly Independent States or its equivalent. For the remaining courses in the specialization area, students must develop a program of specialization in consultation with a SPEA advisor which is adapted to their educational and career objectives and complements the Russian and East European Studies curriculum. www.indiana.edu/~reeiweb/ Master of Public Affairs–Master of Arts in West European Studies (M.P.A.–M.A.) Master of Science in Environmental Science (M.S.E.S.)General Information General InformationThe Master of Science in Environmental Science (M.S.E.S.) program educates professionals who combine specialization in an area of environmental science or management with the analytical and policy skills necessary to apply that knowledge in a broader context. This degree program includes an experiential requirement, usually fulfilled by an internship, but also allows for a research focus culminating in a traditional master’s thesis. For students desiring more in-depth study in environmental science, the M.S.E.S. program is an excellent preparation for entry into the Ph.D. in Environmental Science program. Alternatively, students desiring more in-depth preparation in policy, law, or other related fields can combine their M.S.E.S. degree with a degree in Public Affairs (M.P.A.–M.S.E.S), law (M.S.E.S.–J.D.), or a number of other disciplines in Biology, Geography, Geological Sciences, or Journalism. Return to Master of Science in Environmental Science (M.S.E.S.) Degree RequirementsThe M.S.E.S. program requires 48 credit hours distributed among four sets of courses: science courses, policy and management courses, tool skill courses, and an experiential requirement. There are no required courses per se; however, each student is expected to demonstrate several competencies, depending on his or her concentration. These competencies include relevant natural and physical sciences, economics, policy or law, and quantitative problem solving. A Curriculum Advisory Committee works with the student to ensure that these competencies are met and that the student is pursuing a suitable plan of study. This curriculum provides students with a general knowledge of environmental science and management, the tool skills to allow them to apply that knowledge, and a specialized area of expertise. Return to Master of Science in Environmental Science (M.S.E.S.)Entrance RequirementsAll students must have undergraduate coursework relevant to their intended area of focus in the M.S.E.S. degree program. Students are expected to have an adequate background in quantitative natural science subjects (e.g., mathematics, chemistry, and biology/ecology), which may vary according to the concentration the student selects. Return to Master of Science in Environmental Science (M.S.E.S.) Prior Professional Credit OptionThe M.S.E.S. program director of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs may grant up to 12 credit hours toward the M.S.E.S. degree for students who have had significant technical or administrative work experience in their backgrounds. Credit will be granted for work experience gained until the end of the semester in which the student completes 24 credit hours according to the following guidelines.
Application Process and Policies Determination of professional credit is made separately from decisions about transfer of credit. Under no circumstances will the prior professional experience credit and transfer credit total more than 21 hours of the 48 required for the degree. Students receiving prior professional experience credit should carefully plan the balance of their program with a faculty advisor. Return to Master of Science in Environmental Science (M.S.E.S.) Environmental Science Core Competencies(Typically 12–15 credit hours) Each student should demonstrate a competency in the following areas of environmental science: mathematics, chemistry, and biology/ecology. The selection of courses may vary according to the student’s concentration and professional objectives. Some or all of the following courses may be appropriate. SPEA-E 526 Applied Mathematics for
Environmental Science (3 cr.) Economics, Policy, and Law Core Competencies(Typically 6–12 credit hours) Each student should demonstrate a competency in the following areas of environmental management. The selection of courses may vary according to the student’s concentration and professional objectives. Courses should be selected in consultation with a faculty advisor. SPEA-E 535 International Environmental Policy
(3 cr.) Return to Master of Science in Environmental Science (M.S.E.S.) Concentrations(Typically 18–21 credit hours) Each student should select one of the following concentrations. Topics courses and independent study credits may be included in any concentrations with the approval of a faculty advisor. Return to Master of Science in Environmental Science (M.S.E.S.)Applied Ecology ConcentrationThe applied ecology concentration focuses on problem-solving techniques applied to current ecological issues. The diversity of the earth’s living species in both natural and managed ecosystems offers students a variety of study areas within applied ecology, including forest ecology and management, fisheries and wildlife management, soil and watershed management, endangered species, and wetlands. Courses should be selected in consultation with a faculty advisor. SPEA-E 440 Wetlands: Biology and Regulation
(3 cr.) Return to Master of Science in Environmental Science (M.S.E.S.) Environmental Chemistry, Toxicology, and Risk Assessment ConcentrationThis concentration addresses the fate and transport of chemicals in the environment and the hazards and risks to human health and the environment associated with chemical pollution. Courses on the chemical/physical/biological reactions of pollutants in soil, aquatic, and atmospheric systems are included. Additional courses study the hazards associated with chemicals used in modern society, technologies available to manage and remediate contaminated sites, the toxicological effects of chemical exposure, and methods to assess risks associated with chemicals in the environment. Courses should be selected in consultation with a faculty advisor. SPEA-E 515 Fundamentals of Air Pollution (3 cr.) Return to Master of Science in Environmental Science (M.S.E.S.) Environmental Management ConcentrationThis concentration incorporates principles and practices from both the natural and social sciences to identify, assess, and remedy problems affecting natural systems and human health. Applied physical, chemical, and biological sciences are foundations of knowledge for environmental managers. But environmental problems—and their solutions—typically involve questions of law, health and financial risks, economic and political trade-offs, and other institutional and organizational concerns. Students in this concentration are encouraged to focus on either natural or engineered systems. Courses should be selected in consultation with a faculty advisor. Natural Systems Focus Engineered Systems Focus Return to Master of Science in Environmental Science (M.S.E.S.) Water Resources ConcentrationThe water resources concentration emphasizes scientific principles of water quantity and quality. Courses provide information and problem-solving skills using biological, chemical, and physical descriptions of water in the environment. Courses should be selected in consultation with a faculty advisor. SPEA-E 440 Wetlands: Biology and Regulation
(3 cr.) Tool Skill Courses(Typically 3–9 credit hours) Students are encouraged to acquire competency in analytical methods by focusing on tool skills appropriate to their concentration. Courses should be selected in consultation with a faculty advisor. SPEA-E 512 Risk Communication (3 cr.) Capstone Course(3 credit hours) Each candidate for the M.S.E.S. degree should take a course during which they participate in a team to carry out an integrative project that addresses a multidisciplinary problem. This requirement may be met in one of the following ways:
All capstone projects are expected to culminate in a formal report and public presentation. Return to Master of Science in Environmental Science (M.S.E.S.) Thesis Option(Typically 18–24 credit hours) For this option, the student pursues a research project culminating in a master’s thesis. This research is done under the supervision of a principal advisor and thesis committee, whom the student selects preferably in their first semester, but no later than at the start of their third semester. The amount of course work and selection of specific courses is determined by the student’s background, research topic, and the recommendations of the thesis committee. Completion of this option requires approval of the thesis and a successful oral defense of the project. Return to Master of Science in Environmental Science (M.S.E.S.) Experiential Requirement(0–24 credit hours) Each candidate for the MSES degree must obtain professionally relevant experience through one of the following options:
Return to Master of Science in Environmental Science (M.S.E.S.) Accelerated Master of Science in Environmental ScienceThis program allows highly qualified undergraduate students in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs to complete both their undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years. To be considered for this program, a student must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.5, completed 96 undergraduate credit hours, and satisfied all general-education and SPEA undergraduate core requirements. Because of the specialized nature of this program, potential applicants should contact the M.S.E.S. program director for details. Return to Master of Science in Environmental Science (M.S.E.S.) Master of Science in Environmental Science Joint Degree ProgramsMaster of Science in Environmental Science–Doctor of Jurisprudence (M.S.E.S.–J.D.) General Information General InformationThe combined Master of Science in Environmental Science–Doctor of Jurisprudence program is a four-year, 115-credit-hour sequence of courses and research that provides depth and breadth in both environmental science and law. Both degrees are awarded when the student meets the degree requirements of the School of Law—Bloomington and SPEA. Return to Master of Science in Environmental Science Joint Degree Programs Application and AdmissionThe student must have a bachelor’s degree in a physical or life science, engineering, or related field. Students interested in the joint M.S.E.S.–J.D. must apply to both the School of Law—Bloomington and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Students normally apply to both schools concurrently for the combined program. It is possible, however, for a person already enrolled in the School of Law to apply for admission to the School of Public and Environmental Affairs up to the end of the second year of law study. A student enrolled in SPEA may seek admission to the School of Law— Bloomington up to the end of the first year of the M.S.E.S. program. Academic Standing Program Advisors School Residency Return to Master of Science in Environmental Science Joint Degree Programs Program Requirements(115 credit hours) Return to Master of Science in Environmental Science Joint Degree Programs Master of Science in Environmental Science Requirements(36 credit hours) Students are required to complete 36 credit hours of courses distributed among the environmental science competencies, environmental sciences focus, and a multidisciplinary capstone project. Environmental Science Competencies Five of the following courses with the approval of
an advisor. Environmental Science Focus Students are required to develop an area of
specialization approved by a SPEA faculty advisor. Capstone Course Each student in the M.S.E.S.-J.D. degree program must take SPEA-V 600 Capstone in Public and Environmental Affairs that addresses a multidisciplinary problem. Return to Master of Science in Environmental Science Joint Degree Programs Doctor of Jurisprudence Requirements(79 credit hours) Students are required to complete 79 credit hours of law courses and to satisfy all requirements for the degree Doctor of Jurisprudence. For specific requirements, see the School of Law—Bloomington Bulletin. Return to Master of Science in Environmental Science Joint Degree Programs Other Joint M.S.E.S. Degree ProgramsIn addition to joint degree programs with the Indiana University School of Law–Bloomington, the School of Public and Environmental Affairs collaborates with centers on area studies, other Indiana University Bloomington departments, and professional schools to deliver joint degree programs. SPEA’s combined master’s degree programs address the demand for specialists with expertise in policy, management, and science and the expertise and skill offered by the partner program. Candidates for the combined degree programs, excluding the program with the School of Law–Bloomington, complete the competency requirements for the M.S.E.S. degree, additional course credits in a specialized focus for a total of 36 credit hours in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, plus the required courses of the participating joint program. In every case students must apply separately to and be accepted into both programs to participate in a joint degree program. Joint degree students (other than the M.S.E.S.–J.D.) must complete:
To determine the requirements for participating joint degree departments or schools, refer to the section of the University Graduate School Bulletin about the participating unit or visit the appropriate Web page. SPEA participates with the following units in their M.S.E.S. program: Master of Science in Environmental Science–Master of Arts in Biology Master of Science in Environmental Science–Master of Arts in Geography Master of Science in Environmental Science–Master of Science in Geography Master of Science in Environmental Science–Master of Science in Geological Master of Science in Environmental Science–Master of Arts in Journalism Master of Arts in Arts Administration (M.A.)Program Goals and Objectives Program Goals and ObjectivesArts administrators are extraordinary individuals. They must function not only as leaders, but also as managers, fundraisers, planners, educators, conciliators, facilitators, and communicators. They must be realists as well as idealists, respectful of the needs of both art and business, and forward-looking yet mindful of the past. Since 1971 the Indiana University Arts Administration Program has been committed to the development of such leaders. The program, a two-year, multidisciplinary course of study leading to an M.A. in Arts Administration, is broad-based in outlook and curriculum and strives to achieve a balance of artistic and management concerns, theory and hands-on experience. Students complete three semesters of course work, on-campus practicums, and a one-semester supervised internship off campus. Specialization is available in both visual and performing arts areas. The program seeks to serve students who are at the beginning stages of their careers as well as older students wishing to change careers. Though small in size, the City of Bloomington provides an ideal setting for the program. The city’s thriving arts community includes more than 150 arts organizations as well as the internationally acclaimed Lotus World Music and Arts Festival. On the IU Bloomington campus, the School of Music presents more than 1,000 concerts and events each year, and a new production opens almost every other week on one of the two stages in the Department of Theatre and Drama. Other cultural organizations on campus include the IU Auditorium, which offers touring Broadway productions; the IU Art Museum, one of the nation’s finest university art museum; the Mathers Museum of World Cultures; the African American Arts Institute; the Archives of Traditional Music; and the Lilly Library of rare books and manuscripts. Return to Master of Arts in Arts Administration (M.A.) Administration of the ProgramThe program is administered by a full-time director and also utilizes an advisory committee, faculty drawn from fine arts, music, theatre and drama, SPEA, business, anthropology/museum studies, and the African American Arts Institute. Return to Master of Arts in Arts Administration (M.A.) Degree Requirements(45 credit hours) The program requires 45 credit hours of course work. A typical two-year course schedule includes 13.5 credit hours the first semester of Professional Component and Skill Requirements. The second semester of 13.5 credit hours includes Managing Artistic Organizations, skill requirements, and an elective. The third semester of 12 credit hours includes the capstone seminar course and electives. In the final semester, students complete a four- to six-month internship in an arts organization of their choice. Recent sites have included Carnegie Hall, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Smithsonian, the Museum of Fine Arts–Houston, and the Barrier Island Group for the Arts (BIG ARTS) on Sanibel Island. While there is no thesis requirement, extensive writing projects are part of the capstone seminar course and internship experiences. The following courses are required: Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Return to Master of Arts in Arts Administration (M.A.) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental ScienceGeneral Information General InformationThis doctoral program is administered by the School of Public and Environmental Affairs in cooperation with the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Geography, and Geological Sciences. The Ph.D. in environmental science degree is awarded by the University Graduate School. The program provides a rigorous, comprehensive education in environmental science. The specific objectives of the program are: (1) to conduct advanced research and scientific analysis of environmental events, issues, and problems; (2) to further understanding of the nature and management of natural and human environments; and (3) to provide an opportunity for students and faculty members in several departments to engage in collaborative environmental research in an interdisciplinary mode. Return to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Science AdmissionA student must apply to the School of Public and Environmental Affairs for doctoral studies; those accepted will be recommended to the University Graduate School for formal admission into the Ph.D. program. Applicants to this program must have completed at least a bachelor’s degree in science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field. Prospective students are required to submit: (1) a statement of purpose, which should be as specific as possible and, preferably, should refer to potential research mentors by name; (2) official results of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE); (3) official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work completed; and (4) three letters of recommendation. Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Return to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Science Degree RequirementsThe degree requires: (1) substantial knowledge in a primary environmental science concentration; (2) breadth in related environmental science and policy; (3) an understanding of research methods; (4) an in-depth knowledge of the dissertation topic; and (5) a dissertation that demonstrates the student’s ability to analyze, explain, and interpret research clearly and effectively. Advisory Committee Fields of Study Each student should also prepare a statement of courses or activities for meeting the research methods requirement. Normally these include subjects such as computer science, geographic information systems, remote sensing, statistics, and mathematical modeling, although other technical skill areas such as electronics and analytical chemical techniques may be appropriate for some students. Narrative Statement Each student must submit the narrative statement to the advisory committee for approval, usually during the first semester in the program. Course Requirements The Ph.D. degree requires the completion of at least 90 credit hours in advanced study and research beyond the bachelor’s degree. A student must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of advanced course work in environmental science and policy. Students must also complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of research, normally taken as SPEA-E 625 or SPEAE 890. The student, with the approval of the advisory committee, should complete some combination of additional course work and research sufficient to meet the 90 credit hour requirement. Each student is required to enroll in SPEA-E 680 Seminar in Environmental Science and Policy (1 credit hour/semester) for four semesters during their degree program. Students enrolled in SPEA-E 680 may either make a formal presentation or write a brief synopsis and critique of four presentations attended each semester. Students are encouraged to enroll in SPEA-E 710 Advanced Topics in Environmental Science, which may be taken multiple times as the topics will vary. Advanced topics and reading courses may be used to meet requirements, depending upon the topic and the student’s area of interest. Qualifying Examinations The decision to admit a student to doctoral candidacy is made by the advisory committee, which evaluates the student’s performance in the written examination, research proposal, and oral examination. Written Examination Research Proposal Oral Examination Research Committee A dissertation is required and must be of sufficient value to warrant publication. The dissertation must represent a substantial research effort, both in quality and quantity. The dissertation requirement may be met by preparing a traditional dissertation or by preparing a portfolio of research documents including publications, manuscripts in press, and completed manuscripts suitable for submission to a journal. These documents may have multiple authors, although the doctoral candidate must demonstrate that he or she made significant contributions to at least two of the publications or manuscripts submitted for review. The research portfolio must have introductory and concluding chapters to integrate across the topics. The research portfolio also must be prepared to meet the Graduate School’s requirements for dissertations. A public presentation of the dissertation research is required. The dissertation must be approved by the research committee. Return to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Science Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public AffairsGeneral Information General InformationThe Doctoral Program in Public Affairs was created to take advantage of the unique strengths of SPEA’s interdisciplinary faculty and research programs, both of which have earned wide recognition from peer institutions, national and international agencies, and professional groups. The curriculum equips students with the necessary skills for independent research and analysis of problems, issues, and solutions in government and the nonprofit sector in four major fields:
Instead of being grounded in a traditional academic discipline, each of the fields has developed from several theoretical literatures applied to real-world public affairs problems. Although research is grounded in the social sciences, the context of inquiry reverses the normal research process. Instead of beginning with questions originating in discipline-based scholarship, the research process begins with public problems and issues. The research challenge, then, is to match available tools of inquiry to the research opportunities presented by problems. Return to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Affairs AdmissionStudents apply directly to the School of Public and Environmental Affairs; those accepted are recommended to the University Graduate School for formal admission into the Ph.D. program. Application materials can be found at www.gradapp.indiana.edu/. Applicants to this program must have completed at least a bachelor’s degree. Prospective students are required to submit (1) a statement of purpose, which should be as specific as possible and, preferably, should refer to potential research mentors by name; (2) official results of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE); (3) official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work completed; and (4) three letters of recommendation. Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Return to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Affairs Degree RequirementsThe Ph.D. in Public Affairs degree requires the completion of at least 90 credit hous in advanced study and research beyond the baccalaureate. Typically, one-half to two-thirds of the 90 credit hours are taken in formal course work and one-third in thesis credit. Students completing a Master of Public Affairs or similar degree may be allowed to transfer some of their graduate course work (30 hours maximum) if approved by their Progress Review Committees, though a prior master’s degree is not required for admission. Core Requirements The following three courses are required for all Public Affairs students: SPEA-V 680 Research Design and Methods in Public Affairs (3 cr.) This course prepares students for college teaching and their professional responsibilities toward current and future students. It is taken in a student’s first year in the program: Each student is required to take this 1 credit hour course for three semesters. The workshop features research presentations by faculty, visiting scholars, and advanced students. Its intent is to prepare students to critique current literature in the field, learn to prepare manuscripts for presentation and publication, and defend their ideas and theories. Research Tool SkillsRequired research skills include a two-semester quantitative analysis sequence and two additional elective courses or proficiency in a foreign language. The two-semester quantitative analysis sequence can be fulfilled a number of different ways, including one of the sequences listed below. SPEA-V 606 Statistics for Research in Public Affairs I (3 cr.) and BUS-G 651 Econometric Methods in Business I (3 cr.) and ECON-E 572 Statistical Techniques in Economics II (3 cr.) and POLS-Y 576 Political Data Analysis II (3 cr.) and SOC-S 554 Statistical Techniques in Sociology I (3 cr.) and In addition, students must demonstrate either (1) advanced proficiency in quantitative analysis or specialized research skills by completing two additional courses approved by the student’s Progress Review Committee or (2) proficiency in a language proficiency exam from the appropriate language department at Indiana University. Major FieldsStudents select two of the four SPEA Public Affairs major fields to prepare for their qualifying examinations. For each field, the student must complete required courses and approved electives. The fields and the required courses are: Public Management The design and operation of government and not-for-profit institutions, including strategic/operations management and interrelationships between public, private, and civil society organizations. Required courses: Public Finance The theory and practice of
fiscal administration, including public budgeting,
revenue administration, and financial
management. Environmental Policy Economics, law, politics, and implementation of environmental policies in the United States and abroad. Required courses: Law Policy Minor FieldStudents select a minor field according to their research interests. A three- to four-course sequence is negotiated between the student and the Progress Review Committee, following the requirements of the department or school offering the minor. Among the minor fields chosen by students currently in the program are Economics, Finance, Political Science, Sociology, Geography, Economic Development, and Environmental Science. Major JuncturesProgress Review Committee At the end of the first year, the student develops a Progress Review Committee. The committee, in cooperation with the student, defines program objectives, supervises the selection and completion of the minor field, monitors overall progress toward completion of course work requirements, and administers the qualifying exams. Members of the Progress Review Committee should be scholars who know the student’s academic record and who are recognized experts in the fields in which the student will stand examination. The committee will consist of four to five members chosen by the student in consultation with the director of the Ph.D. program. At least one member of the Progress Review Committee will be chosen from each of the student’s two major fields. It is required that one member of the Progress Review Committee be a non-School professor and represent the outside minor. Third Semester Review In this progress review meeting, the committee members review the student’s record of past and planned courses, the likely dissertation topic, and the quality of the research paper and its presentation. The committee determines whether the proposed program of courses will prepare the student for the examinations to be taken at the end of the course work as well as for the dissertation. The principal objective of the research paper is to allow the faculty to judge whether the student has the ability to complete all requirements for this research-oriented degree in a timely fashion. Thus, of most importance will be that the paper demonstrates the student’s ability to carry out reasonably independent research and write the results in a well-reasoned and coherent fashion. The paper should also demonstrate that the student has a good command of the literature in the area and has the ability to use appropriate research methods in carrying out the analysis. It is anticipated that the progress review paper will be a revision of a substantial research paper prepared to fulfill a requirement for a regular course. (The student can, however, submit an entirely new paper to fulfill this requirement.) It should be of a quality warranting presentation at a professional society meeting. Qualifying Examinations Dissertation The candidate prepares a dissertation proposal to present and defend in a meeting of the Research Committee. The Research Committee is ultimately responsible for determining whether the dissertation is acceptable. Placement Return to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Affairs Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public PolicyGeneral Information General InformationThe Joint Ph.D. Program in Public Policy is a collaborative endeavor of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs and the Department of Political Science. Its emphasis is on the broad field of public policy, concerning the environment of public policy; the processes of policy formation, management, and implementation; and the analysis and evaluation of policy outputs and results. The institutional setting and design of the program offer a unique educational opportunity. Students in the program receive rigorous social science training and gain knowledge of government decision-making processes, problem-solving capabilities, and an understanding of the substantive aspects of public problems and their effects on public institutions. Return to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Policy AdmissionAll applicants to the public policy program are subject to approval by a SPEA–Department of Political Science joint admissions committee. Return to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Policy Degree RequirementsThe University Graduate School requires doctoral students to complete 90 credit hours of graduate credit. Typically, two-thirds of the 90 hours are taken in formal course work and one-third in thesis credit. Students holding a Master of Public Affairs or similar degree may be allowed to transfer some of their graduate course work (30 credit hours maximum) if approved by their Progress Review Committee. Core Requirements Public Policy students are required to complete the following courses: This course is offered alternately each fall
semester by SPEA (V 690) and the Department of
Political Science (Y 565): Each student is required to take this 1 credit
hour course for three semesters. The workshop
features research presentations by faculty,
visiting scholars, and advanced students. It
prepares students to critique current literature in These courses prepare students for college teaching and their professional responsibilities toward current and future students. They are taken in a student’s first year in the program. Research Tool SkillsRequired course work for research skills includes a basic two-semester statistics sequence and two additional elective courses or proficiency in a foreign language. Basic Tool Skills: Advanced Tool Skills: Fields of ConcentrationThe School of Public and Environmental Affairs and the Department of Political Science share equally in delivering public policy as the major field of preparation and specialization. Students in the Public Policy Program select two concentration areas—one from SPEA and one from Political Science—in addition to the required concentration in public policy. These fields of concentration include the following:
Major JuncturesProgress Review Committee Before the meeting of the Progress Review Committee, the student develops a Progress Review Statement. The statement needs to include background professional and educational information, course work completed and planned in each concentration and for basic and advanced tool skills, tentative dates for taking qualifying exams, and a discussion of a proposed dissertation topic. Once approved by the committee, the statement serves as a contract for the completion of degree requirements. Qualifying Examinations After receiving a pass or qualified pass on each of the three exams, the student schedules the oral examination. Upon completion of the oral examination, signatures of the committee member and program director are required on the “Report of Preliminary Examination Committee” form. Dissertation The candidate prepares a dissertation proposal to present and defend in a meeting of the Research Committee. The Research Committee reviews the research proposal and requires changes as needed. Once the dissertation research is completed, the candidate defends the thesis in an open oral examination meeting. The Research Committee is ultimately responsible for determining whether the dissertation is acceptable. Placement Return to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Policy Doctoral Minors in the School of Public and Environmental AffairsThe School of Public and Environmental Affairs provides course work and other student-related activities for those working toward doctoral degrees in other schools and colleges of Indiana University who select a minor field in public and environmental affairs. Five minor fields are available: environmental studies, nonprofit management, public management, regional economic development, and urban affairs. Environmental Studies Minor Environmental Studies Minor(12 credit hours) Students in Ph.D. programs at Indiana University may, with the consent of their advisory committee, choose environmental studies as an outside minor. The minor is flexible and is usually designed by students in accordance with their needs. Requirements
Return to Doctoral Minors in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs Nonprofit Management Minor(12 credit hours) Students in a Ph.D. program at Indiana University may select nonprofit management as an outside minor. Requirements
Return to Doctoral Minors in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs Public Management Minor(12 credit hours) Students in doctoral programs at Indiana University may, with the consent of their advisory committee, select public management as an outside minor. Requirements
Regional Economic Development Minor(12 credit hours) The minor field in regional economic development involves study in the topics facing regional planners, developmental specialists, and researchers, and an introduction to the body of knowledge in regional development. The study of regional economic development broadens students’ perspectives, and students may apply this knowledge to a research agenda that incorporates regional development questions. The student is expected to have studied both micro- and macroeconomics before beginning the minor program. Requirements
Return to Doctoral Minors in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs Urban Affairs Minor(12 credit hours) Students in doctoral programs at Indiana University may, with the consent of their advisory committee, choose urban affairs as an outside minor. The minor is flexible and is designed by students and their advisors in accordance with students’ needs. Requirements
Return to Doctoral Minors in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs Certificate ProgramsProgram Information Program InformationFive graduate certificates are offered on the Bloomington campus:
Certificate programs are flexible and adaptable to the needs of either precareer or in-service students. Return to Certificate Programs AdmissionAdmission Eligibility Application Students should apply to the SPEA admissions office on the Bloomington campus. Application Deadlines Students must pay a nonrefundable application fee. Return to Certificate Programs Program Restrictions
Return to Certificate Programs Certificate in Hazardous Materials ManagementThe Certificate in Hazardous Materials Management is a 15 credit hour program of study. The program provides managers and technicians in concerned organizations and agencies, public and private, with training in the management of hazardous materials. The certificate program provides an information base that these managers and technicians can use to develop, implement, manage, and assess hazardous waste programs for local, state, and federal regulatory agencies. Graduate students in other disciplines can use the program to supplement their primary fields with course work in hazardous materials management, possibly using the certificate courses as part of a doctoral or master’s minor. Certificate Requirements Return to Certificate Programs Certificate in Nonprofit ManagementThe Certificate in Nonprofit Management is a 15 credit hour program of study. The certificate is designed to serve the needs of individuals who would like exposure to the nonprofit sector and nonprofit management issues but who do not wish or need to pursue a degree in nonprofit management. The certificate complements other courses of study or career experience in such areas as social work, library science, and parks and recreation. Students pursuing a nonprofit management certificate gain an understanding of how to work in and with nonprofit organizations. Certificate Requirements Required Courses (9 credit hours) Electives Two additional SPEA graduate courses are selected with the approval of the student’s advisor. A sampling of current course titles includes: Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector, Ethics and Values of Philanthropy, Fund Development for Nonprofit Organizations, Public Relations in Nonprofits, and History of Philanthropy in the West. Students interested in continuing for the Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) should consider selecting the electives from the nonprofit management concentration. Return to Certificate Programs Certificate in Public Budgeting and Financial ManagementThe Certificate in Public Budgeting and Financial Management is a 15 credit hour program for those seeking graduate training in the fundamentals of budgeting and finance for government and nonprofit organizations. It is designed for pre-career students, including graduate students in other disciplines who seek to additional capacity-building in their educational program, and for in-service professionals who seek additional expertise in their work or who plan to change their professional roles. The program is for those who wish to acquire additional knowledge and skills in public financial management and control, governmental or nonprofit accounting, and public expenditure planning, management, and control. Certificate Requirements Required Courses (9 credit hours) Electives (6 credit hours) Return to Certificate Programs Certificate in Public ManagementThe Certificate in Public Management Program is a 15 credit hour program of study in public management. The certificate program is flexible enough to be adapted to the needs of precareer and in-service individuals. Graduate students in other disciplines can use the program to supplement their primary fields with course work in public management, possibly using the certificate courses as part or all of a doctoral or master’s degree minor. Career employees of public and private sector agencies seeking courses in public management, and especially those changing from professional or technical roles to managerial roles, find the certificate program beneficial. Certificate Requirements Electives (6 credit hours) Return to Certificate Programs Certificate in Social EntrepreneurshipThe Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship is an 18 credit hour program of study. The certificate is a cooperative program between the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, the Kelley School of Business, and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis and is available only for students enrolled in the M.P.A. or M.B.A. programs. The Social Entrepreneurship Certificate prepares students for innovatively approaching public needs with a combination of entrepreneurial practices and social purposes—through the for-profit, nonprofit, and governmental sectors. Certificate Requirements Required Courses (9 credit hours) SPEA-V 521 The Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector (3 cr.)* Electives (9 credit hours, at least 3 of which
must be taken in a school other than the one
offering the degree) Other courses approved by a faculty advisor. An internship practicum is also required that can be satisfied by SPEA-V 585 Practicum in Public Affairs (0-6) credit hours, BUS-X 523 and BUS-X 524 Enterprise Experience I and II, or approved experiential credit. The internship consists of:
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