Public Policy Administration BSPPA
St. Louis , United States
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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Public Administration | Social Science
Discipline
Business & Management | Humanities
Minor
Public Policy | Public Administration and Social Services | Social Sciences and Society Studies | Non-Profit and Organizational Management
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Public Administration (BSPPA) program provides a comprehensive foundation in political science, public administration, and nonprofit management. The core curriculum covers essential concepts in American and comparative politics, political analysis, public policy, and economics. The Nonprofit Track offers specialized courses in nonprofit personnel management, budgeting, social equity, and volunteerism, preparing students for careers in the public and nonprofit sectors.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Core Curriculum (required for all BSPPA majors):
- POL SCI 1100 Introduction to American Politics (3 credit hours)
- POL SCI 1500 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 credit hours)
- POL SCI 3000 Political Analysis (3 credit hours)
- POL SCI 2400 Public Administration (3 credit hours)
- POL SCI 2420 Introduction to Public Policy (3 credit hours)
- POL SCI 3940 Public Affairs Internship (1-6 credit hours)
- POL SCI 4950 Senior Seminar in Political Science (3 credit hours)
- ECON 1001 Principles of Microeconomics (3 credit hours)
- ECON 1002 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credit hours)
- Nonprofit Track (in addition to the core curriculum):
- POL SCI 3420 Public and Nonprofit Personnel Management (3 credit hours)
- POL SCI 3440 Public and Nonprofit Budgeting (3 credit hours)
Careers:
- Public Administration
- Nonprofit Management
- Public Policy Analysis
- Policy Research
- Public Relations
- Community Development
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