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The Minor in Public Administration will provide needed competencies to a generation looking for meaningful work consistent with their social values. Public Administration courses provide students with the skills and content knowledge to work in public, private and nonprofit sectors, and the emerging fourth sector, blending social and environmental concerns with business approaches.
The minor in Public Administration, offered by the School of Public Affairs, will provide needed competencies to a generation looking for meaningful work consistent with their values. Public Administration courses provide students with the skills and content knowledge to work in public, private, and nonprofit sectors and the emerging fourth sector that blends social concerns with business approaches. This minor is particularly useful for students majoring in substantive areas (such as environmental studies, education and human development, and criminal justice) who plan on applying their expertise in public service organizations such as governmental agencies or nonprofit organizations.
Program requirements
Required courses
Students must complete the required course below, totaling 3 credit hours. All course descriptions can be found in the Undergraduate Academic Catalog.
Core courses
In addition to the required course listed above, students must complete two core courses from the list below, totaling 6 credit hours.
Elective courses
Students must also complete two upper-division (3000- or 4000-level) Public Administration elective courses from the list below, totaling 6 credit hours.
The minor in Public Administration, offered by the School of Public Affairs, will provide needed competencies to a generation looking for meaningful work consistent with their values. Public Administration courses provide students with the skills and content knowledge to work in public, private, and nonprofit sectors and the emerging fourth sector that blends social concerns with business approaches. This minor is particularly useful for students majoring in substantive areas (such as environmental studies, education and human development, and criminal justice) who plan on applying their expertise in public service organizations such as governmental agencies or nonprofit organizations.
Program requirements
Required courses
Students must complete the required course below, totaling 3 credit hours. All course descriptions can be found in the Undergraduate Academic Catalog.
Core courses
In addition to the required course listed above, students must complete two core courses from the list below, totaling 6 credit hours.
Elective courses
Students must also complete two upper-division (3000- or 4000-level) Public Administration elective courses from the list below, totaling 6 credit hours.
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