Mar 28, 2024  
The University of North Carolina Pembroke 2014-2015 Catalog 
    
The University of North Carolina Pembroke 2014-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Public and Non-Profit Administration, Communications, B.I.S.


B.I.S. In Public And Non-Profit Administration


The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Public and Non‑Profit Administration prepares graduates for a variety of careers in local, state, and national government and a variety of not‑for‑profit organizations, like social service agencies, hospitals, schools, religious organizations, and philanthropic foundations. This major gives students an overall understanding of the organization and administration of public and non‑profit organizations and their relations with other local, state, national, and international entities. Beyond this foundation, students may craft a specialization to fit their future career goals or  choose to receive training in one of five pre‑set areas of specialization: Allied Health Administration, Communication, Financial Administration, Public Management, or Spanish.  The program of study for the BIS in Public and Non‑Profit Administration consists of five components: General Education Requirements (44 hours); Core Requirements (24 hours); Track Requirements (18 hours for General, Accountancy, Communication, or Spanish; 15 hours for Public Management); 30 hours upon verification of the student’s holding an Applied Associate Degree; and 4 to 7 hours for Electives.

Major in Public and Non-Profit Administration


General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.


See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

Major-Specific General Education Requirements


Please note that many majors have specific general education requirements. Please see a faculty advisor in your department if you need further clarification. You will be required to take the following courses to meet your general education and Public and Non-Profit Administration requirements including:

For the Financial Administration Track only:


Tracks: 15-18 Sem. Hrs.


(Choose one of the five tracks below)

Validation of Applied Associate Degree: 30 Sem. Hrs.


Electives: 4-7 Sem. Hrs.


Total: 120 Sem. Hrs.