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

• A minor in Public Administration requires 15 credit hours of course work.
• A maximum of 6 transfer credits may be applied to the minor.
• Electives must be taken from outside the student's major.

Required courses

Students must complete the required course below, totaling 3 credit hours. All course descriptions can be found in the Undergraduate Academic Catalog.

• PUAD 1001 - Introduction to Leadership and Public Service (3 credit hours)

Elective courses

In addition to the required course listed above, students must complete 12 credit hours of elective courses.

Select 6 elective credit hours of Public Administration core required courses offered by the School of Public Affairs. Students may choose from the following courses as well as other approved courses.

• PUAD 2001 - Management for Public Service (3 credit hours)
• PUAD 3001 - Financial Management for Public Service (3 credit hours)
• PUAD 3002 - Program Design, Evaluation, and Decision-Making (3 credit hours)
• PUAD 4001 - Ethics in Public Service (3 credit hours)
• PUAD 4002 - Leading for the Public Good (3 credit hours)
• PUAD 4003 - Effective Communication for Public Service (3 credit hours)