About Us

The Center for Public Service and its associated Graduate Department of Public and Healthcare Administration houses two graduate degree programs–a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) and a Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.). The Center coordinates interdisciplinary research and outreach to the public (e.g. government) and nonprofit sectors, as well as health-related agencies such as medical centers. Visit the Web site artsci.shu.edu/cps or call
(973) 761-9510 for more information.

The M.P.A. program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). It offers four concentrations: health policy and management; public service: leadership, governance and policy; nonprofit organization management; and arts administration.

The M.H.A. program, designed for professionals who wish to advance in their management careers or for individuals interested in careers in healthcare administration, prepares students to assume leadership positions in a variety of healthcare settings. Both on-campus and online programs are offered.

The Graduate Department of Public and Healthcare Administration also offers graduate certificate programs in healthcare administration, nonprofit organization management and arts administration. These programs are geared to meet the continuing education and professional development needs of managers and administrators in these fields. For qualified students, courses in these programs may be applied toward the M.P.A. or M.H.A. degree.

Mission Statement

In our rapidly changing, global society, the mission of Seton Hall University’s Center for Public Service is to build leadership capacity to address quality-of-life issues. In fulfilling this charge, we believe that our primary responsibility lies with the current and future leaders and managers of healthcare, nonprofit, public service and cultural arts organizations. Within an interdisciplinary, collaborative and culturally diverse setting, we are committed to:

providing graduate education programs;
conducting applied research;
offering continuing education and professional development
programs; and
promoting service by our students, faculty and the broader
Seton Hall community.

We are dedicated to providing high-quality programs and services that are ethically oriented, intellectually stimulating and designed to promote servant leadership. (March 2000)