Online B.S. in Public Service Leadership

Careers After NIU's Online B.S. in Public Service Leadership

With your knowledge and skills in leadership theory, budgeting, operations management, community engagement, intercultural communication and public relations, you’ll be ready to thrive in roles such as public works director, police sergeant, emergency management director and fire lieutenant. Keeping our communities safe depends on complex systems that require capable leaders - individuals who can unite teams, foster collaboration, and communicate with clarity and purpose.

Our public service degree is designed for those in roles such as:

• Fire officers
• Police officers
• Parks and recreation employees
• Public works employees

Coursework provides you with the skills needed to lead communities in a rapidly changing world:

• Budgeting and financial management
• Personnel management
• Decision-making
• Communication
• Leadership and teamwork

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Admission Requirements for NIU's Online B.S. in Public Service Leadership

You can apply if you have an associate degree (A.A.S., A.A. or A.S.).

You’ll apply to NIU as a transfer student. 

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Will My Credits Transfer?

NIU accepts transfer credit from regionally accredited institutions of higher education.

Our program allows you to receive up to 30 hours of proficiency credit for your previous education and work experience in relevant fields.

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