Bachelor of Arts or Science in Political Science
Public Administration Subfield/Concentration
Studying Public Administration can ready you to become a public servant in a governmental agency at the federal, state, or local level. You can also work in think tanks, research institutes, or non-profit organizations to assist and influence government officials in policy-making.
Courses offered for the Public Administration concentration will introduce the basic theories, concepts, and practices in the field of public administration and policies. Students will gain an understanding of the political, legal, and social environment of public administration and will develop skills in policy analysis, personnel management, and public budgeting. With these skills, students are prepared for careers in a multitude of fields.
General Education Requirements- 34 hours
Free Electives Requirements – 44 hours
Political Science Major Core Courses – 21 hours
Political Science Upper Division Electives – 21 hours
(120 hours of total credit hours for the degree)
Core for Political Science Major [BA/BS]
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POLS 100 |
Orientation to Political Science |
3 hours |
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POLS 101 |
American Government |
3 hours |
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POLS 230 |
Introduction to International Relations |
3 hours |
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POLS 280 |
Introduction to Public Policy |
3 hours |
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PHIL 201 |
Political Philosophy |
3 hours |
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POLS 455 |
Research Methods |
3 hours |
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POLS 490 |
Senior Capstone |
3 hours |
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POLS 689 |
Internship in Political Science |
1 hour |
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22 hours total |
Courses in Public Administration/Public Policy
| POLS 310 | Introduction to Public Administration |
| POLS 400 | Urban Politics |
| POLS 611 | Policy Analysis |
| POLS 612 | The Administrative Process |
| POLS 616 | Public Personnel Management |
| POLS 618 | Public Budgeting |