Public Policy and Administration, B.A./B.S.

Professors: Mark Henkels

Mission

Prepares students for employment in government, non-profit organizations and in businesses connected to the public sector. Faculty teaching, service and research promote efficient, effective and just public service and policies.

Learning outcomes

Analyze issues in public administration and policy.
Analyze the administrative context, politics and practical implications of public choices.
Demonstrate skills in internal and external organizational communication, public outreach and advocacy.

Core Courses

COM 324 Business and Professional Communication Credits: 3
CS 121 Computer Applications Credits: 2
EC 201 Introduction to Microeconomics Credits: 4
EC 202 Introduction to Macroeconomics Credits: 4
PS 201 American National Government Credits: 4
PS 202 State and Local Government Credits: 4
PS 350 Introduction to Public Policy Credits: 3
PS 351 Introduction to Public Administration Credits: 3
PS 375 Scope and Methods of Political Science Credits: 3
PS 454 Public Personnel Administration Credits: 3
PS 466 Governmental Budgeting Credits: 3
PS 480 Administrative Law Credits: 3
BA 361 Organizational Behavior Credits: 3

Note:

For the B.S. in Public Policy and Administration, students may take any combination of math/computer science/quantitative literacy courses as long as it included at least one math course beyond MTH 105 . Please note that CS 121 is required for the major and may be used to satisfy the B.S. requirement.

Areas of Concentration