Public Administration and Policy, B.A.

The online major in Public Administration and Policy curriculum has two objectives: first, to provide a basic understanding of the operations and implementations of government in preparation for democratic citizenship and second, to give a specialized foundation to those planning to enter law school, government service (foreign service, public administration), research, politics, public health, policy, analysis, business, or other careers.

The online degree program empowers students to make a tangible impact on their communities by applying their knowledge to real-world challenges. Opportunities for service-learning projects, internships, capstone courses, and experiential learning activities will enhance civic engagement and social responsibility. Through these experiences, students will:

Identify and address community needs and challenges.
Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and partners.
Develop innovative solutions and strategies.
Communicate effectively with various audiences.
Evaluate the outcomes and impacts of their actions.

A major in Public Administration and Policy must fulfill the general and specific requirements for the B.A. degree and must complete 39 hours in Public Administration and Policy, including PSC 104 American Government (CT), PSC 202 State and Local Government, PSC 312 Research in Political Science, and PSC 489 Seminar in Public Service (capstone experience).

Course Requirements

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The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Curriculum
Core 1: Critical Thinking
FYS 100	First Yr Sem Critical Thinking	3
PSC 105	Fundamentals of Politics (CT)	3
PSC 104	American Government (CT)	3
Core 2
ENG 101	Beginning Composition	3
ENG 201	Advanced Composition	3
CMM 103	Fund Speech-Communication	3
STA 150	Foundations of Statistics	3
STA 150L	Foundations of Statistics Lab	1
Core II Physical/Natural Science		4
Core II Humanities		3
PSC 104	American Government (CT)	3
Core II Fine Arts		3
Additional University Requirements
Writing Intensive		3
Writing Intensive		3
Multicultural or International		3
PSC 499	Capstone Experience	3
College-Specific
Foreign Language 101		3
Foreign Language 102		3
Foreign Language 203 or MC, I, or GLC Course
Foreign Language 204 or MC, I, or GLC Course		3
COLA Humanities		3
COLA Humanities		3
COLA Humanities		3
PSC 105	Fundamentals of Politics (CT) (COLA Social Science)	3
COLA Social Science (Not PSC)		3
COLA Social Science (Not PSC)		3
COLA Physical/Natural Science		4
Major-Specific
PSC 104	American Government (CT)	3
PSC 202	State and Local Government	3
PSC 312	Research in Political Science	3
PSC 489	Seminar in Public Service	3
PSC 432	Nonprofit Management	3
PSC 433	Public Policy Development	3
PSC 450	Administrative Law	3
PSC 452	Public Personnel Admin	3
PSC 453	Public Finance Management	3
PSC 454	Public Organizations	3
PSC 461	American Cities	3
ENG 314	Intro to Professional Writing	3
ENG 431	Writing for Non-Profits	3

Bison image - General Education Course

Cap graduation image - Milestone course: a key success marker for your major. See your advisor to discuss the importance of this course in your plan of study.

Bison image - General Education Course

Cap graduation image - Milestone course: a key success marker for your major. See your advisor to discuss the importance of this course in your plan of study.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First Semester		Credit Hours
CMM 103	Fund Speech-Communication	3
ENG 101	Beginning Composition	3
FYS 100	First Yr Sem Critical Thinking	3
PSC 104	American Government (CT)	3
Core II Fine Arts		3
UNI 100	Freshman First Class	1
	Credit Hours	16
Second Semester
ENG 201	Advanced Composition	3
Core II Physical/Natural Science		4
STA 150	Foundations of Statistics	3
STA 150L	Foundations of Statistics Lab	1
PSC 105	Fundamentals of Politics (CT)	3
	Credit Hours	14
Second Year
First Semester
Foreign Language 101		3
PSC 312	Research in Political Science	3
COLA Social Scienec (not PSC)		3
Core II Humanities (WI)		3
COLA Physical/Natural Science		4
	Credit Hours	16
Second Semester
COLA Humanities		3
Foreign Language 102		3
PSC 433	Public Policy Development	3
Free Elective		3
Free Elective		3
	Credit Hours	15
Third Year
First Semester
PSC 432	Nonprofit Management	3
PSC 450	Administrative Law	3
COLA Social Science (Not PSC)		3
Foreign Language 203 or MC, I or GLC Course		3
ENG 431	Writing for Non-Profits	3
	Credit Hours	15
Second Semester
Foreign Language 204 or MC, I or GLC Course		3
PSC 452	Public Personnel Admin	3
PSC 453	Public Finance Management	3
COLA Social Science (not PSC)		3
COLA Humanities		3
	Credit Hours	15
Fourth Year
First Semester
PSC 454	Public Organizations	3
PSC Elective		3
PSC 489	Seminar in Public Service (Capstone Experience (WI))	3
COLA Humanities		3
PSC 202	State and Local Government	3
	Credit Hours	15
Second Semester
PSC 461	American Cities	3
PSC Elective		3
COLA 300/400-level Elective		3
COLA 300/400-level Elective		3
ENG 314	Intro to Professional Writing	3
	Credit Hours	15
	Total Credit Hours	121