Public Administration, B.A.

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(120 UNITS)

The Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration requires 39 units of political science and public administration, all in upper-division. In addition, nine upper-division units are required in related disciplines, such as American studies, anthropology, criminal justice, economics, geography, history, philosophy, psychology, sociology and statistics. Work in related fields must be approved in writing by one of the department’s undergraduate advisers.

Core Requirements (9 units)

Computer Applications and Statistics Requirements (6 units)

Urban and Public Policy Requirements (9 units)

Internship Requirement (3 units)

POSC 497 - Internship in Public Administration (3)

Additional Information

May be waived for students who have administrative experience in the public sector.

Electives (12 units; 15 units if Internship Requirement is waived)

Related Fields (9 upper-division units)

Students must complete nine units in related disciplines such as American studies, anthropology, criminal justice, economics, geography, history, philosophy, psychology, sociology or others as approved by an undergraduate adviser. Appropriate G.E. courses may be applied.

Writing Requirement

Majors must successfully complete POSC 421 and POSC 422 /CRJU 422 to satisfy the upper-division writing requirement. A “C” (2.0) or better is required.