Public and Non-Profit Administration, Public Management, 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 four pre‑set areas of specialization: Allied Health Administration, Financial Administration, Public Management, or Substance Abuse.  The program of study for the BIS in Public and Non‑Profit Administration consists of four components: General Education Requirements (44 hours); Core Requirements (30 hours); Track Requirements (16 to 18 hours); and Electives* (30 to 32 hours).

Major in Public and Non-Profit Administration

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

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 Public Management Track only:

• PLS 1010. Introduction to American National Government (3 credits)

Core Requirements: 30 Sem. Hrs.

• MGT 3060. Organization and Management (3 credits)
• MGT 3090. Organizational Leadership (3 credits)
• MKT 3120. Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
• PAD 3100. Introduction to Public Administration (3 credits)
• PLS 2010. American State & Local Government, Administration & Policy (3 credits)
• SOC 2090. Social Problems in Modern Society (3 credits)

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• SOC 3000. Sociological Writing/Rhetoric (3 credits) or
• CRJ 3010. Criminal Justice Writing/Rhetoric (3 credits)

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• SOC 4180. Voluntary Associations and Non-Profit Organizations (3 credits)
• SOC 4420. Community Resource Development (3 credits)

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• SOC 4850. Internship in Sociology (3 credits) or
• MGT 4800. Management Internship (3 credits) or
• PLS 3600. Introductory Internship in Political Science (3 credits)

Public Management Track: 16 Sem. Hrs.

• PLS 2330. Introduction to Theory and Methodology (4 credits)
• PAD 3190. Public Policy and Analysis (3 credits)
• PAD 4770. Topics in Public Policy (3 credits)
• 6 additional hours at the 3000-4000 level of courses with a PLS, PLSS, PAD, or PADS prefix

Electives*: 32 Sem. Hrs.

*Students entering the BIS Program with an Associate of Applied Science or Associate of Applied Arts degree from a regionally-accredited two-year institution may receive up to 30 hours of transfer credit towards Electives upon verification of such degree.

Total: 122 Sem. Hrs.