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A career in public administration can be well paying, secure, and exciting. But more importantly, public administration offers a chance to make a difference. A degree in Public Administration is the first step for a career in the public or nonprofit sectors, including criminal justice, health care and state and local government management. Career opportunities in multinational corporations and regulated industries are among two emerging job markets for students with degrees in public management. In addition, with a background in public administration a student can develop the knowledge and skills necessary for establishing a successful career or entering graduate programs in a variety of other disciplines including law, planning, business, and government relations.

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B.A.

OPTIONAL MAJORS IN THIS DEPT.: Five-Year Combined-Accelerated B.A./M.P.A. Degree; Criminal Justice

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GENERAL EDUCATION

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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
COURSES WITHIN PROGRAM(S) REQUIRED FOR ACADEMIC MAJOR(S)
CJ 2600	Criminal Justice in America	3
CJ 3600	Police Organization and Administration	3
CJ 3610	Correctional Systems	3
CJ 3650	Juvenile Justice	3
CJ 3675	Research Methods in Criminal Justice	3
CJ 4700	Justice and Police Power	3
PA 2000	Introduction to Public Administration	3
PA 2010	Management Challenges in Public Organizations	3
PA 3000	Managing Informational Technology and Information Systems in the Public Sector	3
PA 3100	Policy Analysis in the Governmental System	3
PA 3110	Intergovernmental Relations	3
PA 3200	Managing Resources I: Budgeting and Financial Management in Government	3
PA 3300	Managing Resources II: Human Resources in Government	3

MINOR REQUIRMENTS
CJ 2600	Criminal Justice in America	3
CJ 3610	Correctional Systems	3
PA 2000	Introduction to Public Administration	3
PA 3110	Intergovernmental Relations	3