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Learn to lead in the public and nonprofit sectors.

If public service is your calling, this degree program is the answer.

The pre-professional public administration program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the public and nonprofit sectors at the national, state and local levels. Graduates are positioned for careers and advanced degrees in a range of fields, including public and nonprofit administration, law, public health, public policy, disaster management and information technology and security.

In-Demand Careers

• Government Administrator
• Urban Planner
• Policy Analyst
• Nonprofit Executive
• Government or Nonprofit Program Manager
• Public Affairs Specialist

Why Public Administration? | Why Our Program?

• Our program is designed for students seeking careers in the private sector, charitable organizations, universities, hospitals, health insurance, defense contracting, publicly regulated utilities, lobbying and consulting companies.
• Our students develop substantial knowledge of governmental structures and processes, preparing them to be effective administrators and engaged citizens.
• Our Departmental Honors Program offers exceptionally motivated students the opportunity to engage in more in-depth, specialized research.
• Topics covered in the include: American government, public management, geographic information systems, courts and public policy, political science and state government.

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