Bachelor of Arts in Public Service

**Pending Office of the Chancellor approval**

The Bachelor of Science in Public Service is designed to prepare students for impactful careers in the various sectors dedicated to serving the public good. This interdisciplinary program integrates public administration, public and social policy, and organizational management to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to address complex social and community challenges. The curriculum emphasizes the relevant theories and practical applications of public service, teaching competencies in leadership, ethics, budgeting, human resources, policy analysis, community planning, and community engagement.

Requirements (45 units)

Total units required for graduation: 120

Requirements for a B.A. in Public Service

PA 3050Organizations in Multicultural and Diverse Societies3
PA 3150Society, Business, & Global Governance3
PA 3800Introduction to Public Administration3
PA 4620Managing Human Resources For Public Service Organizations3
PA 4630Budgeting for Public Service Organizations3
PA 4700Public Policy and Administration3
PA 5010Ethical Public Service Leadership3
PA 5140Nonprofit Management and Leadership3
ADMN 2100Applied Business Statistics3
MKTG 3160Research Methods3
MGMT 3500Applied Communication 3
Students must take 12 additional units of upper division PA courses 12
Total Units45