Public Administration
Wherever a career leads, it will inevitably involve management. The minor in public administration gives students an understanding of how administration works, how policy gets made, and how to excel as a manager in government, non-profit and corporate organizations. The supervision, planning and budgeting skills you acquire in the public administration minor will prove valuable as you advance towards a leadership role in any organization that helps carry out the business of government.
Requirements: To receive the minor, you must complete 18 credits (six courses) from the following public administration courses. “Special topics” courses in public administration or public administration graduate courses taken by academically-eligible seniors can also be applied to the minor.
Subtotal: 3 credits
Required
Select one
Public Administration 240 Introduction to Public Administration
Public Administration 241 Computer Applications in Public Administration
Subtotal: 15 credits
Select five
Public Administration 260 International Public Administration
Public Administration 314 Productivity
Public Administration 340 Planning
Public Administration 343 Administration of Financial Resources
Public Administration 346 Administration of Personnel Resources
Public Administration 348 Justice Planning and Policy Analysis
Public Administration 360 Court Administration
Public Administration 400 Quantitative Problems in Public Administration
Public Administration 402 Seminar and Internship in New York City Government
Public Administration 404 Practicum in Public Administration
Public Administration 420 Contemporary Administration and the Judiciary
Public Administration 440 Problems in Public Administration
Public Administration 445 Seminar in Justice Administration and Planning
Total: 18 credits
Note: The minor in public administration is not available to students who are majoring in public administration.