Public Policy and Leadership Concentration - S0150
42 Credits
The Public Administration concentration in Public Policy and Leadership prepares students to effectively manage people and projects, provide top-quality service, and ensure the efficient and effective use of resources as a professional in a local, county, state, or federal position. Students are prepared to lead the implementation of public service programs, analyze emerging public policy proposals, or continue their studies in graduate school or law school.
Refer to General Education Requirements for additional requirements.
Degree Requirements
Core Courses - 42 credits
| PAD 3003 | Intro to Public Administration | 3 credits |
| PAD 3104 | Organizational Behavior and Administration | 3 credits |
| PAD 4806 | State and Local Government Administration | 3 credits |
| PAD 3330 | Urban and Regional Planning | 3 credits |
| PAD 3431 | Leadership | 3 credits |
| PAD 4442 | Public Relations for Public Managers | 3 credits |
| PAD 4332 | Strategic Planning | 3 credits |
| PAD 3223 | Public Budgeting and Finance | 3 credits |
| PAD 3034 | Policy Development and Implementation | 3 credits |
| PAD 4046 | Values, Ethics, and Conflict Resolution | 3 credits |
| PAD 4603 | Administrative Law for Public Administrators | 3 credits |
| PAD 4320 | Program Evaluation in Public Management | 3 credits |
| PAD 4879 | Capstone in Public Administration | 3 credits |
| PAD 4414 | Public Personnel Management | 3 credits |