Political Science with Specialization in Public Administration, B.A.

A minor is required for this major.

Requirements: (39 credits)

Core Courses:

PS 110	American Government & Politics	3
PS 230	American State and Local Government	3
PS 250	Approaches to Political Science	3
PS 260	Public Administration	3
PS 331	American Constitutional Law	3
PS 450	Public Sector Ethics	3
PS 445	Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation	3
	or
PS 446	Power, Money, and Politics: The Public Budgeting Process	3
Total Credit Hours:		21

Minimum of 6 credits from the following:

PS 480	State Internship Experience	4
	and
PS 485	State Internship Seminar	3
	or
PS 482	Intensive State Internship Experience	9
	and
PS 485	State Internship Seminar	3
	or
PS 470	National Intern Experience	12
	or
PS 490	Directed Readings in Political Science	1 TO 6
Total Credit Hours:		6

Electives:

may be chosen from political science or from fields directly related to public administration, with prior approval of the department advisor. At least 18 credits for the major must be taken at the 300-400 level. Students must also complete a minor in an area relevant to public administration.

Total Credit Hours:

12

Total Credit Hours: 39