B.A. Degree in Public Administration

San Diego State University, San Diego , United States

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48 monthsProgram duration

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Effective leadership and competence in the administration of public affairs are needed more urgently today than ever before in the nation's history. The growth of all levels of government and public service organizations and their increasing responsibilities in a complex society have led directly to the need for more capable public administrators. The primary purpose of the Public Administration major at SDSU is to provide knowledge and skills for students who wish to prepare themselves for management careers in government and community agencies, and to instill in students the necessary analytical tools to develop and evaluate programs and policies in public administration. The Public Administration major is an interdisciplinary program, and courses may be taken in such diverse areas as economics, sociology, social work, political science and psychology. Upper-division courses include Concepts and Issues in Public Administration; Management of Urban, State or Federal Government; Public Personnel Administration; Administrative Behavior; Fiscal and Budgetary Policy; Administration and Public Policy Development; and Comparative Public Administration. Internships are also available in Public Administration. A wide variety of administrative positions with government and community agencies are available to public administration graduates. Career opportunities include: Planners who develop comprehensive plans for the overall growth and improvement of cities, counties, and metropolitan areas. Types of planners include land use, urban redevelopment, transportation, and physical and surface planners. Managers conduct the business of cities, counties, and other government and community agencies. Policy analysts include housing, environmental urban renewal, communications, housing and neighborhood conservation, and staff analysts. Personnel and labor relations specialists hold positions with various public and community agencies. All types of public agencies may employ budgeting and public finance planners.

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

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B.A. Degree in Public Administration

San Diego State University, San Diego , United States

48 monthsProgram duration

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Admission requirements

Exam Scores

Tuition fee and scholarships

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