Minor in Public Administration

21 units
The public administration minor equips students with the knowledge necessary for careers in local, state, and federal government/politics and the nonprofit sector. Students in this program go beyond theory and gain valuable hands-on experience in public administration, including in the Public Administration Practicum course, which gives students the opportunity for internships in local, state, and federal government offices.
Benefits of Adding a Minor
A minor can help students complement their bachelor’s degree and stand out to future employers, expanding their employment opportunities while they study an additional area of interest. Complementary minors give students the opportunity to demonstrate added expertise in any field and possibly provide an edge in their job search, and add knowledge that can be used throughout an individual’s career.
Certificates, Credentials and Microcredentials
Today, employers are looking for new hires with technical knowledge and leadership abilities such as decision making and teamwork. Students in this program have the opportunity to earn industry-valued certificates, credentials, and microcredential badges that can be added to résumés and uploaded to online portfolios, certifying and showcasing certain skills and abilities to potential employers.
Requirements
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
BUSI 110 | Business and Entrepreneurship 1 | 3 |
PADM 350 | Theory and Practice of Public Administration | 3 |
PADM 375 | Program Implementation and Evaluation 2 | 3 |
PADM 399 | Public Administration Practicum 1 | 6 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Business Communications 3 | ||
Introduction to Information Systems and Business Applications | ||
Data Analytics, Spreadsheets, and Data Visualization | ||
Environmental Economics | ||
Urban and Regional Economics 1 | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
American Government 1 | ||
Introduction to Politics | ||
State and Local Government | ||
Total Units | 21 |
- 1
Meets the General Education Civic Knowledge and Engagement requirement.
- 2
Meets the General Education Integrative and Applied Learning requirement.
- 3
Meets the General Education Oral Communication requirement.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:- Articulate the origins, development, and practice of modern state and federal public administration, agencies and rule-making bodies.
- Describe the proper relationship between government agencies, elected government office holders, and citizens.
- Identify essential tools used by administrative agencies in designing rules and regulations.
- Describe, assess views of the obligations Christians in public service have to their fellow citizens.