Political Science, Public Administration Option, B.A.

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

• ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
• Fine Art (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits)
• History (3 credits)
• Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (9 credits)
• Natural Science (6 credits)
• Mathematics (3 credits)
• Physical Education (2 credits)
• General Education Electives (6 credits)

Major-Specific General Education Requirements

Major Requirements: 37 Sem. Hrs.

Public Administration Option Package:

• PAD 3440. Introduction to Budgeting and Financial Management (3 credits)
• PAD 3600. Introductory Internship in Public Administration (3 credits)
• PAD 4530. Advanced Public Administration (3 credits)

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• PAD 4500. Policy Studies (3 credits) or
• PAD 4770. Topics in Public Policy (3 credits)

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• ECN 2020. Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits) or
• ECN 2030. Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)

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• Select one 3000- or 4000-level course in Public Administration, Political Science, or Economics

Total: 37 Sem. Hrs.

¹PAD 1000  for Public Administration options; PAD 1000  for all other options

Electives: 39 Sem. Hrs.

Total: 121 Sem. Hrs.

^*Students who plan a major in Political Science should consult with the Department Chair prior to registering for General Education courses.

**Assumes that said internships are with public or private enterprises with a clear international focus, as determined by the Department Chair.

***While both PLS 2060  and PLS 2070  can be taken up to four times each, they only count once each for the purpose of major fulfillment.