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 five components: General Education Requirements (44 hours); Core Requirements (27 hours); Track Requirements (18 hours); 30 hours upon verification of the student’s holding an Applied Associate Degree; and 3 to 6 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.

• 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: 27 Sem. Hrs.

• MGT 3060. Organization and Management (3 credits)
• MGT 3090. Organizational Leadership (3 credits)
• MKT 3120. Principles of Marketing (3 credits)

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• PLS 2010. American State & Local Government, Administration & Policy (3 credits) or
• 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)

Track: 15-18 Sem. Hrs.

Public Management Track: 15-16 Sem. Hrs.

• ECN 3300. Public Finance (3 credits) or
• PAD 3440. Introduction to Budgeting and Financial Management (3 credits)

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• PAD 3100. Introduction to Public Administration (3 credits)

• NOTE:  This course has been renumbered from PAD 2100 to PAD 3100 in the 2016-17 catalog.

• PLS 2330. Introduction to Theory and Methodology (4 credits)

• NOTE:  PAD 2330 was deleted from the 2016-17 catalog, so PLS 2330 is now the only option.

• PLS 3010. Political Parties and Interest Groups in the United States (3 credits)

• NOTE:  The final required course for this track, PLS 3020, was deleted from the 2016-17 catalog. This leaves only 13 hours in this track.

Validation of Applied Associate Degree: 30 Sem. Hrs.

Electives: 3-6 Sem. Hrs.

Total: 122 Sem. Hrs.