Public Administration

Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation* (Major Code: 01860)

Public administration courses provide skills for paraprofessionals in public employment such as school districts and cities, county agencies, state agencies, and various federal positions.

Program Student Learning Outcome

    • Identify key terms and apply major theoretical perspectives relevant to current and historical trends.
Program Requirements
ACCT 101PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I4
CIS 101INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS4
ECON 101PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I3
ECON 102PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II3
MATH 115STATWAY II3-4
or MATH 119 ELEMENTARY STATISTICS
or PSYC 270 STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
or SOC 270 STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
PS 102INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS3
Total Units20-21
*

Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses specific to the transfer institution of choice. University requirements vary from institution to institution and are subject to change. Therefore, it is important to verify transfer major preparation and general education requirements through consultation with a counselor in either the Counseling Center or Career and Transfer Connections. See catalog Transfer Courses Information section for further information.

 To earn an associate degree, additional general education and graduation requirements must be completed.