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 (12 units)

Politics and Administration (3 units)

Public Management and Policy (9 units)

Internship Requirement (3 units)

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

POSC 497 - Internship in Public Administration (3)

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

Related Fields (9 units)

Students must complete nine upper-division units in related disciplines, listed below:

Accounting
African American Studies
Aging Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Asian American Studies
Chicano Studies
Communications
Criminal Justice
Economics
Environmental Studies
Finance
Geography and the Environment
History
Human Communication Studies
Human Services
Information Systems and Decision Sciences
Management
Psychology
Public Health
Sociology
Women and Gender Studies

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.