Program Overview
The Public Administration Minor is a 24-credit interdisciplinary program that equips students with the knowledge and skills to contribute to public and non-profit administration. It includes required courses in American government, public administration, and constitutional law, as well as advisor-approved electives from various departments. The minor complements majors in fields such as political science, criminal justice, and public health, preparing students for careers in government at local, state, or federal levels.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Public Administration Minor is a twenty-four (24) credit interdisciplinary program that aims to cultivate ethical professionals and leaders devoted to the public interest. Its objective is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute meaningfully to the practice and scholarship of public and non-profit administration.
Outline:
Program Content:
The minor includes courses from various departments, such as Political Science, International Affairs, Public Administration, Economics and Finance, and Leadership.
Course Schedule:
Required Courses (15 credits):
- PSCI 1120 - Introduction to American Government (3 credits)
- PSCI 2610 - Introduction to Public Administration (3 credits)
- PSCI 3230 - American Constitutional Law (3 credits)
- PSCI 3710 - State and Local Government (3 credits)
- PSCI 4730 - American Public Policy (3 credits)
Advisor Approved Electives (9 credits):
- Students are required to choose three (3) courses from the following:
- PSCI 3050 - Interest Groups in American Politics (3 credits)
- PSCI 3440 - Research Methods (3 credits)
- CJCR 4580 - Crime and Public Policy (3 credits)
- ECON 2210 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
- ECON 4337 - Government Finance and Public Choice (3 credits)
- LEAD 3320 - Leading Nonprofit Organizations (3 credits)
- LEAD 4467 - Leadership Theory and Practice (3 credits)
- Other courses with prior approval of the department
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
The Public Administration Minor complements majors in Political Science, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Parks and Recreation Management, Public Health, and Environmental Health, among others. It prepares students for various careers in government at local, state, or federal levels.