Drury University congratulates the first graduates of the Master in Public Service and Safety Leadership. The first cohort started in 2020 and completed 30 hours of graduate-level studies in leadership, strategic planning, project management, financial management, ethics and community relations. The program is focused on the unique challenges within public service and cumulates with a capstone project that is uniquely designed to solve real problems in the participants’ organizations.
“These professionals have taken on a challenge of personal development and education as a means of serving their communities with the highest level of professionalism and competence,” said program coordinator, Jarett Metheny. “All the participants of the degree program are non-traditional and working professionals who sacrifice their time, energy, and money. They are already high-level leaders within their professions and to tack on this demanding challenge demonstrates the commitment and dedication of these professionals. They deserve a standing applause for this significant achievement through hard-work, determination and perseverance.”
Members of the first graduating class include:
As the first cohort, they are responsible for piloting classes and setting the standards for future cohorts. Throughout their program of study, they have applied academic knowledge to frame problems and address issues that will make our society safer and our public organizations more efficient and effective. Some examples of their capstone projects include:
For more information regarding the Masters of Public Service and Safety Leadership, please contact Metheny at jmetheny002@drury.edu or Regina Waters, Ph.D., at rwaters@drury.edu. Information can also be obtained on the website at https://www.drury.edu/graduate/master-in-public-service-and-safety-leadership/.
