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Bachelors

Public Policy Administration BSPPA, Public Administration Emphasis

University of Missouri St. Louis
St. Louis , United States
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Public Administration
Discipline
Business & Management
Minor
Public Policy | Public Administration and Social Services | Non-Profit and Organizational Management
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Public Policy Administration (BSPPA) equips students with a deep understanding of public and nonprofit administration and policymaking. The program's public administration emphasis prepares students for leadership roles in government organizations, focusing on administrative and management skills. Graduates are well-positioned for careers in government or nonprofit sectors, including roles such as government administrators, nonprofit managers, and policy analysts.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science in Public Policy Administration (BSPPA) is designed for students seeking careers in government or nonprofit organizations with a passion for making a positive societal impact. The program provides a comprehensive understanding of public and nonprofit administration and policymaking in the United States. Students develop leadership skills in public and nonprofit organizations and apply those skills through internships. The public administration emphasis focuses on the administrative and leadership aspects of government organizations, preparing students for public sector work and management.

Outline:

Core Curriculum (25-30 hours):

  • Political Science:
  • Introduction to American Politics
  • Introduction to Comparative Politics
  • Political Analysis
  • Public Administration
  • Introduction to Public Policy
  • Public Affairs Internship (1-6 hours)
  • Senior Seminar in Political Science
  • Economics:
  • Principles of Microeconomics
  • Principles of Macroeconomics

Public Administration Emphasis Area (15 hours):

  • Public and Nonprofit Organizational Behavior
  • Public and Nonprofit Personnel Management
  • Public and Nonprofit Budgeting
  • Urban Administration

Careers:

The program prepares graduates for careers in government or nonprofit organizations, with a focus on public administration. Potential career paths include:

  • Government administrators
  • Nonprofit managers
  • Policy analysts
  • Urban planners
  • Community development specialists
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