Graduate Programs
Master of Public Administration
Political Science faculty at the Graduate School of the College of Charleston form the core faculty for a Masters Program in Public Administration. The program is jointly offered by the College of Charleston Graduate School and the University of South Carolina and recently reaccredited by NASPAA. The College of Charleston's MPA program will host NASPAA's Annual Conference in Fall 2008. Over 300 MPA Directors, Deans and faculty will gather in Charleston October 16-18.
The program is committed to enhancing the qualifications and skills of individuals employed in the public sector in the South Carolina Lowcountry, preparing pre-service students for careers in the public sector, and preparing all students for the roles and responsibilities of the administrator in a democratic society. The program's core curriculum is designed to explore the essential elements of public management. Students may choose to emphasize in Nonprofit Administration, Arts management, Municipal Government and Urban Planning, or Environmental Planning and Administration. For more information visit the program's web site at www.cofc.edu/~puba or call 843-953-6100.
Master of Environmental Studies
The College of Charleston Graduate School offers an interdisciplinary graduate program designed to meet the needs of students planning careers in the environmental field by preparing students to solve the increasingly complex environmental issues facing society. The interdisciplinary emphasis of the program is established through a carefully designed set of required courses that provide students with an understanding of environmental issues through the disciplines of Environmental Policy and Environmental Science. Students focus the remainder of their course of study in one of the available concentrations, allowing them to gain an in-depth understanding of their chosen field. If you would like more information or an application please visit the program's website at www.cofc.edu/~environ/ or call the program office at 843-953-2000.
