Minor in Public Administration

The minor in public administration is comprised of 18 hours of course work of which at least 15 hours shall be taken at the 3000 or 4000 level. Political science majors wishing to minor in public administration are advised to consider the Early Admission program for the MPA. Political science students minoring in public administration may not utilize 3000 or 4000 level public administration identified courses to fulfill their political science major requirements.

Public Administration Courses18
American National Government
Principles Of State And Local Government
Principles of Public Policy
Advocacy Groups in US Politics
Principles of Public Administration
Urban Policy & Administration
Ethics In Public Policy And Administration
Fundraising (Fundraising)
Public and Nonprofit Management
Human Resources Management in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
Budgeting And Financial Administration
Introduction to Nonprofits (Introduction to Non- Profits)
Law And Public Administration
Econometrics Models And Methods I
Econometrics Models And Methods II
Geographic Information Systems
Geographic Information Systems Applications
Land Use Planning
Principles Of Urban Planning
Land Development And Planning
Transportation Geography
Administration and Management of the Arts (Administration and Management of the Arts)
Promoting the Visual and Performing Arts (Promoting the Visual and Performing Arts)
Total Hours18

Other related courses approved by the Chair of Political Science & Public Administration

  • PLO 1. lead and manage in public governance;
  • PLO 2. participate in and contribute to the policy process;
  • PLO 3. analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions;
  • PLO 4. articulate and apply a public service perspective;
  • PLO 5. communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry.