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Public Administration
This concentration prepares you to work in local, city and state government agencies where you might support city managers or other public administrators. Public administration officers work in safety, management, public relations, human resources, marketing, research and development, among other careers.
GENERAL EDUCATION -- 19 CREDITS
    Introductory Chemistry I 3
    English Composition 3
    Life Skills Elective 1
    Intermediate Algebra or Higher 3
    Introductory Biology 3
    or  
    Physical Science 3
    Introduction to American Government and Politics 3
    or  
    Public Administration 3
    Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
    or  
    Introduction to Interpersonal Communication 3
PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 18 - 19 CREDITS
    First Responder 3
    Risk Management 3
    Incident Management Systems 3
    Computer Design and Planning 3
    Computer Fundamentals for Technology 3
    Hazardous Materials 4
CONCENTRATION -- 12 CREDITS
    Principles of Management 3
    Organizational Behavior 3
    Operations Management 3
    State and Local Government 3
REGIONALLY DETERMINED --  (Limit = 12)
TOTAL CREDITS 61 - 62
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"I completed my degree while working full-time and with four children and a husband at home. I liked the flexibility of the program. Students like me are able to enroll in just one class or more if they like."
Karen Shields
2002 graduate