Public Administration—Bachelor of Science
Degree: Bachelor of Science
College/School: School of Professional Studies
Admissions: Application for the Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Public Administration prepares students to understand how decisions are made in government as well as how to administer programs and projects. Public Administration program graduates will be well prepared for a career in both the public and the non-profit sector.
The Bachelor of Science in Public Administration program requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete.
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration Degree Plan
UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum
UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.
UIW Core Curriculum for the School of Professional Studies
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| Composition and Rhetoric |
6 credit hours |
| Literature and Art |
6 credit hours |
| Science and Mathematics |
7 credit hours |
| History and Social Sciences |
6 credit hours |
| Philosophy and Religion |
9 credit hours |
| Second Language |
6 credit hours |
| Wellness and Physical Education |
3 credit hours |
Computer Literacy
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3 credit hours
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46 total core credit hours |
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| Community Service |
45 clock hours (non-credit) |
Public Administration Coursework
Public Administration Capstone Coursework
| PUAD 4390 | Capstone in Public Administration | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Required Minor
Students must select one or two minors (12-24 credit hours) from any approved minor in the School of Professional Studies. See available minor programs here.
Electives
General elective coursework is required to meet the 120 total credit hours for the degree.
Total Credit Hours: 120