Introduction

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 particularly useful for students majoring in substantive areas (such as environmental studies, education and human development, and criminal justice) who plan on applying their expertise in public service organizations such as governmental agencies or nonprofit organizations.

Program Delivery

• Most courses are offered online, although others may be offered on campus and in remote and hybrid formats.

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 Service 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	Introduction to Leadership and Public Service	3
Elective Courses
Select six elective credit hours of Public Administration core required courses offered by the School of Public Affairs		6
Students may choose from the following courses as well as other approved courses.
PUAD 2001	Management for Public Service
PUAD 3001	Financial Management for Public Service
PUAD 3002	Program Design, Evaluation, and Decision-Making
PUAD 4001	Ethics in Public Service
PUAD 4002	Leading for the Public Good
PUAD 4003	Effective Communication for Public Service
Select six elective credit hours of upper-division Public Administration electives offered by the School of Public Affairs		6
Total Hours		15