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Public Administration, B.A.

Public Administration, B.A.

This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHour
POL AMER 1014 Power & Politics in the U.S. 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 12
 Hours15
Spring
POL AMER 1048 Introduction to Public Administration 3
SOC SCI 2020 Social Sciences Statistics 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours15
Sophomore
Fall
POL GEN 2010 Analyzing Politics 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 12
 Hours15
Spring
POL AMER 3172 Public Budgeting 3
Public Administration elective 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours15
Junior
Fall
POL AMER 4173 Politics and Public Policy 3
Public Administration elective 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours15
Spring
POL GEN 3181 Internship in Politics 8
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 7
 Hours15
Senior
Fall
POL AMER 3153 Leadership and Management in Public Service 3
Public Administration Elective 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours15
Spring
POL AMER 4188/5188 Seminar in Public Administration 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 12
 Hours15
 Total Hours120