Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Politics and International Affairs

Interdisciplinary Studies - Public Administration 90-30, Bachelor


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This plan will not be available to new students after Summer 2024

This flexible bachelor's degree offers you an opportunity to design a plan of study, in consultation with an advisor, to meet your individual educational needs. You may choose this degree if you plan to enter an occupation that requires a broad general education, if you are seeking career advancement or personal intellectual enrichment, or if you are considering a preprofessional plan.

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Politics and International Affairs

Interdisciplinary Studies - Public Administration 90-30, Bachelor


Careers

What Can I Do with a Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies - Public Administration 90-30?

A Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Public Administration allows you to gain an understanding of leadership, management, ethics, budgets, critical thinking and problem solving. This degree plan emphasizes experiential learning by linking theory to specific problems and case studies. This program will provide you with the knowledge and skills applicable to careers in the public, non-profit and private sectors, and can also prepare you for graduate and/or law school.
 

Career opportunities that might be pursued:
  • Administrative Specialist
  • Non-profit Program Manager
  • Program Coordinator
  • Executive Assistant to the City Manager

With further education, one of these paths is possible:
  • City/County Manager
  • Management/Budget Analyst 
  • Non-profit CEO
  • Performance Auditor

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Politics and International Affairs

Interdisciplinary Studies - Public Administration 90-30, Bachelor


University Requirements

University Requirements
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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Politics and International Affairs

Interdisciplinary Studies - Public Administration 90-30, Bachelor


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Students may transfer up to 90 units of community college and/or university credit from regionally accredited institutions of higher education. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 120
Major GPA C
Highest Mathematics Required MAT 114
Foreign Language Optional
Fieldwork Experience/Internship Optional
Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate Plan Optional
Some online/blended coursework Required
AZ Transfer Students complete AGEC-A Recommended
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Purpose Statement

The mission of the Public Administration program is to prepare students to become effective and ethical managers in a variety of public service fields. As with other degrees in the Public Administration program, the Interdisciplinary Studies, 90-30 degree focuses on experiential learning that links theory to issues that students are likely to encounter in the workplace. The Interdisciplinary Studies, 90-30 degree is ideal for students who have completed a number of credits at the community college or university level and are looking to finish their degree in a relatively short amount of time. The program's accelerated course format, as well as course offerings throughout the calendar year, allows students to achieve this goal.
 
Faculty in the Public Administration program are experienced practitioners who promote rigorous academic standards and high expectations for student achievement. Rather than teaching students what to think, faculty focus on developing analytical skills in course structures that allow students to be active participants in the education process. The core courses in the Interdisciplinary Studies, 90-30 degree focus on ethics, leadership, public sector budgeting, public policy, research methods, and written communication skills. Courses offer theoretical perspectives as a foundation from which students can analyze and apply ideas to real-world situations.
 
Graduates of the program will be prepared to work in public, non-profit, and private sector organizations; the degree also serves as a platform for students who wish to pursue graduate degrees. For those students already working in the field, the Interdisciplinary Studies, 90-30 degree expands knowledge and skills, and allows for advancement in their careers. Graduates of the Public Administration program will have developed abilities to be dynamic and ethical leaders who are prepared to face the challenges of rapidly changing organizational environments. Above all, they will be committed to effectively and competently serving the public good.
 
Student Learning Outcomes

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Politics and International Affairs

Interdisciplinary Studies - Public Administration 90-30, Bachelor


Details

Liberal Studies Requirement
Transfer Block
Major Requirements
Interdisciplinary Studies Requirements
Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Program
General Electives
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College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Politics and International Affairs

Interdisciplinary Studies - Public Administration 90-30, Bachelor


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