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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Public Administration | Public Policy Studies
Area of study
Social Sciences
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
This Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration program provides a comprehensive education in public service, focusing on core areas such as political science, communications, and social sciences. Students develop analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills through coursework and practical experiences. The program prepares graduates for careers in government, non-profit organizations, and other public service sectors.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Freshman Year:
- Fall:
- Core 34: English (SGE) 0103 (3 hours)
- 1st Semester Language (BA Second Language) (5 hours)
- POLS 110 (Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)) (3 hours)
- Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)
- Spring:
- Core 34: English (SGE) 0103 (3 hours)
- Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE) 0303 (3 hours)
- 2nd Semester Language (BA Second Language) (5 hours)
- Core 34: Communications (SGE) 0203 (3 hours)
- Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)
- Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE) 0603 (3 hours)
- Sophomore Year:
- Fall:
- 3rd Semester Language (BA Second Language) (3 hours)
- PUAD 330 or 331 (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
- Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE) 040 (4-5 hours)
- Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)
- Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (1 hour)
- Spring:
- 4th Semester Language, or 1st semester of Another Language, unless req for mjr (BA Second Language) (3-5 hours)
- PUAD 332 (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
- Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE) 060 (3 hours)
- Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)
- Junior Year:
- Fall:
- LWS 330 (Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)) (3 hours)
- PUAD 401 or 402 (Major Elective) (3 hours)
- PUAD 333 (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
- Core 34: US Culture (SGE) 070 (3 hours)
- PUAD Elective 300+ (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
- Core 34: Global Culture (SGE) 070 (3 hours)
- Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)
- Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)
- Spring:
- Core 34: US Culture (SGE) 070 (3 hours)
- Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)
- Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)
- Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)
- Senior Year:
- Fall:
- PUAD 432 (Major Elective) (3 hours)
- PUAD Elective 300+ (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
- Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)
- Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)
- Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)
- Spring:
- SPAA 691 (Major Elective) (1-3 hours)
- PUAD 699 (Capstone Requirement; Major Requirement) (3 hours)
- Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)
- Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)
- Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)
Other:
- All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are required to complete 120 total hours of which 45 hours must be at the Jr/Sr (300+) level.
- Notes:
- * - This course is a Required major course and is also part of Core 34: Systemwide General Education. If this course is not taken to fulfill the Core 34:SGE requirement, it must be taken in place of elective hours.
- ** - This course is a Recommended Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This specific course is not required but is recommended by the program's faculty.
- *** - This course is a Required Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This program is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents to require this specific Core 34:Systemwide General Education course. If a student did not take this course it must be taken in addition to other degree requirements.
- **No more than 3 hours of SPAA 691 may count toward the major.
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