Public Policy and Administration, B.A.

Professors: Mark Henkels
Associate professor: Earlene Camarillo

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

BA 131 Introduction to Business Computing Credits: 3
or CS 121 Computer Applications Credits: 2
BA 361 Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
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: 4
PS 351 Introduction to Public Administration Credits: 4
PS 454 Public Personnel Administration Credits: 4
PS 466 Governmental Budgeting Credits: 4
PS 480 Administrative Law Credits: 4

Choose One

COM 323 Group Discussion and Leadership Credits: 4
COM 324 Business and Professional Communication Credits: 4
COM 325 Intercultural Communication Credits: 4

Choose One Concentration

Minimum Credits: 24

Total Credits: 69-70

Satisfactory Grade Use

BA131, EC 201 and EC 202 may be fulfilled with a grade of S.

No other program requirements may be fulfilled with a grade of S.
Do not select Satisfactory/No Credit grading for any other classes that will be used in the program.