Public Administration
https://www.uwgb.edu/public-administration/
(Bachelor of Science)
As a broad-based, interdisciplinary, social science major, Public Administration prepares students for challenging careers in public and nonprofit organizations and, if desired, further study in graduate programs. Students develop proficiency in organizational management and leadership, nonprofit management, fundraising, public policy analysis, human resources, program evaluation, policy development and implementation and budgeting.
With a broad skill-set, graduates work in public, nonprofit, and commercial organizations in positions as program directors, policy analysts, nonprofit executives, budget specialists, governmental affairs directors in commercial businesses, and municipal leaders. Many pursue graduate studies in public administration, law, political science, nonprofit management, public policy, and public affairs.
All Public Administration majors engage in high impact, problem-focused, applied learning. This major excels in internships: students can choose from a wide array of strong internship placements in city, county and state executive offices, non-profit organizations, and emergency management settings. Students are encouraged to gain experiences through independent study, community research projects, and an other individualized work with faculty.
Students majoring in Public Administration must choose an emphasis: Public and Nonprofit Management or Emergency Management. Students who want to focus specifically on the nonprofit sector should consider earning the free-standing Nonprofit Management Certificate. Students pursuing an Emergency Management emphasis can obtain a free-standing Emergency Management Certificate, which is offered in cooperation with campus Continuing Education and Community Engagement programs.
Please seek assistance from a faculty adviser in creating your own academic plan.
Considering a Double Major or a Major and a Minor?
Many Public Administration students choose to complete double majors in Political Science, Environmental Policy and Planning, Organizational Leadership or Urban Studies. A second major complements the Public Administration curriculum and makes students stronger candidates when seeking careers or entry into graduate programs.
A minor in Public Administration fits well with majors in Political Science, Economics, Communication, Environmental Policy and Planning, Urban Studies, Democracy and Justice Studies, Psychology, Social Work, and many more. Please see a faculty adviser early in your academic career for advice on these options.
Students may study abroad or at other campuses in the United States through UW-Green Bay’s participation in international exchange programs and the National Student Exchange program. Travel courses are another option for obtaining academic credits and completing requirements. For more information, contact the Office of International Education at http://www.uwgb.edu/international/.
Major Area of Emphasis
Students must complete requirements in one of the following areas of emphasis:
- Emergency Management
- Public & Nonprofit Management
Minor
Code | Title | Credits |
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Supporting Courses | 9 | |
Required (choose 3 courses): | ||
American Government and Politics | ||
Introduction to Public Policy | ||
Introduction to Public Administration | ||
Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector | ||
Upper-Level Courses | 15 | |
Required (choose 3 courses): | ||
Public and Non-Profit Management | ||
Public Policy Analysis | ||
Public and Nonprofit Budgeting | ||
Public and Nonprofit Program Evaluation | ||
Electives (choose 2 courses): | ||
Urban Politics and Policy | ||
Environmental Politics and Policy | ||
Regulatory Policy and Administration | ||
Administrative Law | ||
Public and Non-Profit Management | ||
Human Resource and Risk Management | ||
State and Local Government | ||
Public Policy Analysis | ||
Public and Nonprofit Budgeting | ||
Fundraising and Marketing for Nonprofits | ||
Public and Nonprofit Program Evaluation | ||
Cost Benefit Analysis | ||
Internship (In the subject of public administration) 1 | ||
Total Credits | 24 |
1 | PU EN AF 497 can only be completed for 3 credits to satisfy the upper level elective requirement. A 2.75 GPA is required for internship participation. |
Curriculum Guide
The following is only an example of a four-year Public Administration degree program and is subject to change without notice. Students should consult a Public Administration program advisor to ensure that they have the most accurate and up-to-date information available about a particular four-year degree option.
An example: Four year plan for Public Administration Major
120 credits necessary to graduate.
Plan is a representation and categories of classes can be switched. Check with your advisor.
Freshman | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
POL SCI 101 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
First Year Seminar | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
PU EN AF 202 | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Sophomore | ||
Fall | ||
PU EN AF 215 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 |
BUS ADM 220 |
Business Statistics or Social Science Statistics or Introductory Statistics |
3 |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
ECON 203 | Micro Economic Analysis | 3 |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Junior | ||
Fall | ||
PU EN AF 315 | Public and Non-Profit Management | 3 |
PU EN AF 344 | Leadership in Organizations | 3 |
Public Administration Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
PU EN AF 415 | Public and Nonprofit Budgeting | 3 |
PU EN AF 428 | Public and Nonprofit Program Evaluation | 3 |
Public Administration Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Senior | ||
Fall | ||
PU EN AF 408 | Public Policy Analysis | 3 |
PU EN AF 497 | Internship | 3 |
Public Administration Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
PU EN AF 497 | Internship | 3 |
Public Administration Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
Public Administration Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
Faculty
Ray Hutchison; Professor; Ph.D., University of Chicago
John R Stoll; Professor; Ph.D., University of Kentucky, chair*
Aaron C Weinschenk; Professor; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee*
Dana Atwood; Associate Professor; Ph.D., Western Michigan University
Alise Coen; Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Delaware
Marcelo P Cruz; Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of California - Los Angeles
David J Helpap; Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee*
Thomas S Nesslein; Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Washington - Seattle
Laurel E Phoenix; Associate Professor; Ph.D., State University of New York - College of Environmental Science and Forestry*
Lora H Warner; Associate Professor; Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
Elizabeth E Wheat; Associate Professor; Ph.D., Western Michigan University*