Catalog 2024 - 2025

Public Policy and Leadership Concentration - S0150

42 Credits

The Public Administration concentration in Public Policy and Leadership prepares students to effectively manage people and projects, provide top-quality service, and ensure the efficient and effective use of resources as a professional in a local, county, state, or federal position. Students are prepared to lead the implementation of public service programs, analyze emerging public policy proposals, or continue their studies in graduate school or law school.

Refer to General Education Requirements for additional requirements.

Degree Requirements

Core Courses - 42 credits

PAD 3003Intro to Public Administration

3 credits

PAD 3330Urban and Regional Planning

3 credits

PAD 3431Leadership

3 credits

PAD 4320Program Evaluation in Public Management

3 credits

PAD 4332Strategic Planning

3 credits

PAD 4442Public Relations for Public Managers

3 credits

PAD 4806State and Local Government Administration

3 credits

PAD 3034Policy Development and Implementation

3 credits

PAD 3223Public Budgeting and Finance

3 credits

PAD 4046Values, Ethics, and Conflict Resolution

3 credits

PAD 4879Capstone in Public Administration

3 credits

PAD 3104Organizational Behavior and Administration

3 credits

PAD 4414Public Personnel Management

3 credits

PAD 4603Administrative Law for Public Administrators

3 credits

Electives

Elective requirements for students who have earned an A.A. degree - 18 credits.

General Education Requirements for students who have earned an A.S. degree - 21 credits.