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2016-2017 University Catalog
Public Administration, BS
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Banner Code: PP-BS-PUAD
School/Department: Schar School of Policy and Government (formerly SPGIA)
For policies governing all graduate degrees, see Academic Policies .
This undergraduate program offers students the option of applying to the accelerated master’s degree program in Biodefense , International Commerce and Policy , Political Science , Public Administration , or Public Policy . See each listing for specific requirements.
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Degree Requirements
Students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor’s degrees, including Mason Core requirements. Students pursuing a BS in Public Administration and Policy must complete additional requirements for the BS degree in the Schar School of Policy and Government (formerly SPGIA) .
Students must earn a minimum grade of 2.00 in each course applied to the major, including GOVT courses as well as the supporting courses in other disciplines used to fulfill the requirements below. See an advisor before registering.
Eight core courses (25 credits)
The math or statistics core course cannot be used to fulfill the Mason Core requirement in quantitative reasoning. One senior seminar (3 credits) chosen from:
Public Administration Field Study (minimum of 24 credits)
Students complete the degree by taking a minimum of 24 credits of advanced public administration field courses, with or without concentration. Students may complete a concentration of at least 12 credits in one field to fulfill a concentration. Students who do not wish to pursue a concentration may choose at least 24 credits from any of the advanced public administration courses listed below (with restrictions noted below) for a broader learning experience. Up to three credits of GOVT 399 and GOVT 480 may be used to fulfill the filed course requirement with prior advisor approval. Up to six credits of GOVT 496 may be used to fulfill this requirement with prior advisor approval. GOVT 490 or GOVT 491 may not be used to fulfill this requirement.
Advanced Public Administration courses include:
Concentrations (0-12 credits)
Students may partially satisfy the field focus requirement by completing at least 12 credits in any one (1) approved concentration as described below.
Students pursuing a concentration will complete the degree by taking four courses (minimum of 12 credits) within one concentration, chosen from the lists of advanced field courses shown below, to complete a minimum of 24 credits of field courses.
▲Concentration in Administration and Management (ADMM)
▲Concentration in Public Policy (PUBP)
▲Concentration in Nonprofit Management (NPMG)
▲Concentration in US Government Institutions (USGI)
▲Economic Policy Analysis (ECPA)
▲Concentration in International Political Economy (IPE)
▲Individualized Concentration (IND)
Create your own concentration consisting of four upper level courses with Director approval. A minimum of two courses in this concentration must be advanced public administration field courses.
Writing-Intensive Requirement
The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated “writing intensive” in their majors. Students majoring in public administration may fulfill this requirement by successfully completing GOVT 490 or GOVT 491 in their major programs. Mason Core (40 credits)
Note: some Mason Core requirements may already be fulfilled by the major requirements listed above. Students are strongly encouraged to consult their advisors to ensure they fulfill all remaining Mason Core requirements.
Expand each item below for a link to specific course lists for each category.
Foundation Requirements (15-19 credits)
Core Requirements (22 credits)
Synthesis/Capstone Requirement (minimum 3 credits)
Degree Total: Minimum 120 credits
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