Political Science Major, BA - Public Administration Concentration

Prerequisites

Public Administration Concentration

Students majoring in political science who wish to prepare for a career in public service may select the concentration in public administration. The concentration consists of 34 hours of coursework in political science and economics.

Select three courses – Foundations of Political Science:

• POLS 200 - Introduction to Political Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
• POLS 249 - Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 Credit Hours
• POLS 265* - Introduction to International Relations 3 Credit Hours
• POLS 301* - Research Methods I 3 Credit Hours

Complete:

• POLS 240 - Introduction to Public Administration and Public Policy 3 Credit Hours

Select four courses:

• ECON 331 - Government and Business 3 Credit Hours
• ECON 333 - Law and Economics 3 Credit Hours
• ECON 362 - Environmental and Natural Resource Policy 3 Credit Hours
• POLS 311* - Contemporary Issues in American Public Policy 3 Credit Hours
• POLS 440 - Public Management and Human Resources 3 Credit Hours
• POLS 441 - Public Budgeting 3 Credit Hours
• POLS 442 - Administrative Law and Regulatory Policymaking 3 Credit Hours

Complete 9 hours:

• Upper-division (300-400 level) political science courses (Note: POLS 480 - Capstone  does not count toward this requirement.)

Complete:

• POLS 480 - Capstone 1 Credit Hours

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• * Meets Volunteer Core Requirements .