Bachelor of Science in Public Administration - Public Policy

The major in public administration provides students with a general foundation in the nature of public policy, the public workplace and its political, legal and managerial environments. This major prepares students for professional employment and leadership in government and nonprofit organizations. The program consists of a core of courses offering general knowledge essential for understanding and working in the public arena. This core provides students with an appreciation of the political culture and economic environment of public work, measurement techniques and a basic understanding of the policy process.
Students majoring in public administration take courses in U.S. politics and policy, public and nonprofit management, economics, and research methodology. Interested students may apply in their sophomore year to participate in the Fifth-Year Master of Public Administration degree program, which allows qualified students to earn an MPA degree with one additional year of study. Our vast network of alumni helps students transition to careers in government, consulting, policy advocacy, communications and the non-profit sector.

Official transcripts (complete and original copy, in English). One letter of recommendation. Competitive applicants will have excellent class rank and an academic background that shows a strong program of study. SAT minimum score of 500 on the Evidenced IELTS minimum score of 6.5 TOEFL mimimum score of 81 (internet-based test) Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) minimum score of 176, CEFR level