Public Administration

The Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration will guide students into becoming conscientious citizens who can critically think, articulate, and convey professional and ethical virtues. Graduates of the Public Administration Bachelor of Arts program may find employment in city planning, nonprofit organizations, community action agencies, human services, tribes and tribal entities, criminal justice, health services and other public sector settings, in entry-level, mid-manager level, or research positions.

• Completion of this program will endow a graduate with the ability to:
  • Evaluate financial report analyses for decision-making;
  • Synthesize information to formulate organizational plans or public policies;
  • Develop a network of professional contacts to assess public policies;
  • Apply strategic thinking to solve complex scenarios;
  • Develop interpersonal skills to create constructive, professional relationships with key stakeholders; and
  • Identify key cross-cultural dynamics in public and business settings.

Graduates of the Public Administration Bachelor of Arts program may find employment in city planning, nonprofit organizations, community action agencies, human services, tribes and tribal entities, criminal justice, health services and other public sector settings, in entry-level, mid-manager level, or research positions.

In addition to the Bureau of Labor Statistic's Standard Occupational Classification, or "SOC" Code, the following are examples of job titles that degree-holding individuals have gone on to attain.