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 3050 | Organizations in Multicultural and Diverse Societies | 3 |
PA 3150 | Society, Business, & Global Governance | 3 |
PA 3800 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 |
PA 4620 | Managing Human Resources For Public Service Organizations | 3 |
PA 4630 | Budgeting for Public Service Organizations | 3 |
PA 4700 | Public Policy and Administration | 3 |
PA 5010 | Ethical Public Service Leadership | 3 |
PA 5140 | Nonprofit Management and Leadership | 3 |
ADMN 2100 | Applied Business Statistics | 3 |
MKTG 3160 | Research Methods | 3 |
MGMT 3500 | Applied Communication | 3 |
Students must take 12 additional units of upper division PA courses | 12 | |
Total Units | 45 |