Introduction

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The minor in Public Administration, offered by the School of Public Affairs, will provide needed competencies to a generation looking for meaningful work consistent with their values. Public Administration courses provide students with the skills and content knowledge to work in public, private, and nonprofit sectors and the emerging fourth sector that blends social concerns with business approaches. This minor is open to students from any major, and may be particularly useful for students majoring in areas (such as environmental studies, education and human development, and criminal justice) who plan on applying their expertise in public service.

Program Delivery

• Students will be able to complete this minor entirely online, or through a combination of online and in-person courses. The majority of PUAD courses are offered in an online format; however, several PUAD elective courses are regularly offered in-person.   

Declaring This Minor

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General Requirements

Students must satisfy all requirements as outlined below and by the department offering the minor.

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Program Requirements

1. The minor in Public Administration requires 15 credit hours of coursework.

2. A maximum of 6 transfer credits may be applied to the minor.

3. Students must receive a minimum C- grade in each course applied to satisfy the minor requirements.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Course
PUAD 1001	Why We Care About Government, Nonprofits, and the Public Good	3
Elective Courses		6
Select are required to complete six credit hours of Public Administration core courses offered by the School of Public Affairs. Students may choose from the following PUAD courses:
PUAD 2001	Management for Public Service
PUAD 3001	Project Management and Program Evaluation
PUAD 3002	Organizational and Strategic Management
PUAD 3600	International and Global Organizations
PUAD 4002	Leading and Engaging for the Public Good
PUAD 4003	Strategic Communications for Public Engagement
PUAD 4011	Community Resilience, Climate, and Emergency Response
PUAD 4220	Human Resource and Talent Management
Students are required to complete six elective credit hours from upper-division Public Administration electives offered by the School of Public Affairs. PUAD elective courses may include:		6
PUAD 3005	Collaboration Across Sectors
PUAD 3110	Seminar in Nonprofit Management
PUAD 3400	What Communities Tell Us: Stakeholders, Public Opinion, and Community Feedback
PUAD 3500	Managing and Leading in Environmental Organizations
PUAD 4005	Human Rights and Social Equity
PUAD 4006	Organizational Development
PUAD 4008	Current Issues in Public Sector Organizations
PUAD 4009	Human Service Organizations
PUAD 4020	Social Entrepreneurship
PUAD 4140	Nonprofit Financial Management
PUAD 4160	Nonprofit Boards and Executive Leadership
PUAD 4325	Public Private Partnerships
PUAD 4440	Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
PUAD 4600	Special Topics in Public Service
PUAD 4620	Crisis and Emergency Communication
PUAD 4628	Social Problems and Policies in the Urban Environment
PUAD 4630	Economic Development
PUAD 4638	Colorado Politics, Policy, and Administration
PUAD 4939	Public Service Internship
PUAD 4995	Global Study Topics
"Special Topics in Public Service" courses explore current and emerging issues relevant to public service; topics vary by semester. "Global Study Topics" are faulty-led study abroad experiences; topics vary by location. New courses are frequently added.
Total Hours		15