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Potential MPSL Degree Timeline
This is a hypothetical timeline that shows how a student can complete the Master of Public Service Leadership degree program at Thomas Edison State University in about 18 months.
The timeline is informational in nature and does not represent an actual program plan. Enrolled graduate students work with our deans and academic advisors to develop a program plan that maps out how a student will complete their degree and whether they can transfer previously earned graduate credits or earn graduate credit for what they know through prior learning assessment.
MPLS Sample Course Sequence for Students starting January/July
| Term (runs for 8 weeks) | Courses To Take |
| First Graduate Term: January/July |
MPL-5100: Research Methods in Public Service MPL-5800: Public Service Leadership and Governance |
| Second Graduate Term: March/November |
MPL-5820: Law, Ethics and Decision Making in the Public Sector MPL-5200: Program Analysis & Evaluation* |
| Third Graduate Term: January/July |
MNP-5300: Human Resources Management in Public Service** MSP-6740: Municipal Finance |
| Fourth Graduate Term: March/November |
(1) MPSL Area of Study requirement (2) MPSL Area of Study requirement |
| Fifth Graduate Term: January/July |
(3) MPSL Area of Study requirement (4) MPSL Area of Study requirement |
| Sixth Graduate Term: March/November |
Public Service Elective MPL-7100: Public Service Capstone |
*Students must take MPL-5200: Program Analysis & Evaluation (O/A course)
** Students must take either MNP-5050: Organizational Management in Public Service (O/A course); or MNP-5300: Human Resources Management in Public Service (J/J course)
MPLS Sample Course Sequence for Students starting March/November
| Term (runs for 8 weeks) | Courses To Take |
| First Graduate Term: March/November |
MNP-5050: Organizational Management in Public Service** MPL-5200: Program Analysis & Evaluation* |
| Second Graduate Term: January/July |
MPL-5100: Research Methods in Public Service MPL-5800: Public Service Leadership and Governance |
| Third Graduate Term: March/November |
MPL-5820: Law, Ethics and Decision Making in the Public Sector (1) MPSL Area of Study requirement |
| Fourth Graduate Term: January/July |
(2) MPSL Area of Study requirement MSP-6740: Municipal Finance |
| Fifth Graduate Term: March/November |
(3) MPSL Area of Study requirement Public Service Elective |
| Sixth Graduate Term: January/July |
(4) MPSL Area of Study requirement MPL-7100: Public Service Capstone |
*Students must take either MNP-5250: Project Leadership and Communications in Public Service (J/J course) ; or MPL-5200: Program Analysis & Evaluation (O/A course)
** Students must take either MNP-5050: Organizational Management in Public Service (O/A course); or MNP-5300: Human Resources Management in Public Service (J/J course)
- Overview
- Mission and Purpose
- Goals and Objectives
- Academic Programs
- Associate in Arts in Human Services
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science in Human Services
- Master of Public Service Leadership
- Master of Science in Homeland Security
- Master of Science in Management - Public Service Careers
- Graduate Certificate Programs
- Center for Leadership and Governance
Toni M. Terry, BA
"I am 67 years old, soon to be 68, and to be able to say I did this at this day in my life is just gratification for my own self."