Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs: Public Administration and Management Emphasis

Learning Outcomes:Policy Creation; Demonstrate a basic understanding of the policy-making process in the U.S.Public Organization; Demonstrate a basic understanding of managing public organizations and challenges facing public managers.Foundations of Financing; Demonstrate a basic understanding of how governments at all levels are financed, and the role as well as the process of budgeting in the public sector.Ethics; Demonstrate a basic understanding of the role of leadership and ethics in the public sectorCritical Thinking; Demonstrate critical thinking about major policy issues in the US by assessing competing arguments and developing proficiency in communicating arguments in oral andor written formats.

Unofficial secondary/high school transcripts may be used for the initial admission evaluation. Official transcripts or official exam results are required at the time of enrollment. If a transcript is not in English, a certified English translation must accompany the transcript. Strong applicants will have a minimum recalculated grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 over the course of their last three years of academic coursework. GPA recalculation takes place during admission review. Prior to enrollment, students must obtain a high school diploma, certificate, or GED.