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Public & Nonprofit Administration Major

The Public & Nonprofit Administration major for undergraduates is an interdisciplinary program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. It is designed to provide graduates of the program with the necessary knowledge and skills for planning, implementing, and evaluating public and nonprofit programs. The Public & Nonprofit Administration program prepares the student for a career in modern public and nonprofit management.

The major in Public & Nonprofit Administration consists of thirty-nine (39) hours of major credit, including thirty-three (33) hours in political science from the approved course list and six (6) hours from upper-division economics, management, accounting, or statistics. *Economics 1113, Principles of Macro-Economics and Economics 1123, Principles of Micro-Economics must also be completed. These courses do not confer major credit.*

Nonprofit Organizational Studies Minor

Nonprofit Organizational Studies focuses on nonprofit management and development. It is perfect for those interested in a career in charitable service, philanthropy, or leadership in nonprofit management.

Students must successfully complete at least 18 credit hours, including at least nine (9) credit hours at the upper-division level.

Non-Governmental Organizations Minor

The Non-Governmental Organizations minor provides an international approach to nonprofits. It is ideal for those interested in international agencies, policy advocacy, or human rights.

Students must successfully complete at least 15 hours of coursework, including at least nine (9) hours at the upper-division level.