Addressing some of today’s most complex and layered societal issues requires a deeper skill set and a more thorough knowledge base to drive decision-making and execute thoughtful plans. The Master of Arts in Public Service Leadership (MAPSL) at Loyola University Chicago’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) prepares students to be justice-sensitive leaders and agents of change in their communities. This forward-leaning degree program equips graduates with the competence, capability, and ethical grounding to push communities forward in enduring ways.

The MAPSL program broadens the concept of public service, with a specific emphasis on leadership within governmental, non-profit, and human service organizations. Through assignments, exercises, and engaging discussions with fellow students and expert faculty, you will reflect critically on your “reason for being” and discern your unique gifts to put into service for others. This introspection, paired with practical skill-building, helps students achieve their personal and professional goals while addressing critical societal needs.

The program is problem- and solution-focused, emphasizing leadership roles across overlapping health and social sectors. It offers students adaptable values and skills suited to a wide variety of organizations, including public-private partnerships. By navigating the challenges of the modern world, students emerge as thoughtful, justice-oriented leaders prepared to tackle societal challenges.