Bachelor of Science Public Affairs Online
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Core Curriculum (30 q.h.)
We require all bachelor's degree students to complete required core curriculum, allowing you to gain insight into disciplines other than your field of study.
Foundation Courses (31-32 q.h.)
Complete all of the following courses:
| ECN 1001 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 q.h. |
| HST 3131 | The World: 1945-Present | 3 q.h. |
| POL 1001 | Introduction to Politics | 3 q.h. |
| POL 1370 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 q.h. |
| POL 3115 | State and Local Government | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 2425 | Social Problems | 3 q.h. |
Complete four of the following courses:
| ECN 1002 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 q.h. |
| ECN 3100 | Economic Growth and Development | 3 q.h. |
| HST 2205 | Coming to America | 3 q.h. |
| POL 1250 | Introduction to American Government | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2105 | Business and Government | 3 q.h. |
| POL 3110 | Political Parties and Pressure Groups | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2230 | Civil Liberties | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2310 | Psychology of Politics | 3 q.h. |
Major Courses (12 q.h.)
Complete all of the following courses:
| SOC 4105 | Poverty, Power, and Social Change | 3 q.h. |
| CMN 2320 | Crisis Communications | 3 q.h. |
Complete two of the following fifteen courses:
| BLW 3304 | Employment Law | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 1615 | Policing in a Democratic Society | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 1504 | Juvenile Justice | 3 q.h. |
| ECN 3110 | Comparative Economic Systems | 3 q.h. |
| HMG 1215 | Health Law | 3 q.h. |
| HMG 1201 | Health Planning and Regulation | 3 q.h. |
| HST 3240 | African-American History | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 1010 | Social and Political Philosophy | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2100 | Politics of Health in International Development | 3 q.h. |
| POL 3125 | The Congress | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2805 | International Organizations | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2840 | American Foreign Policy | 3 q.h. |
| PSY 2325 | Social Psychology | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 1635 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 3150 | Deviant Behavior and Social Control | 3 q.h. |
Specializations (18 q.h.)
Choose one of the following specializations:
International Affairs Specialization* (18 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses
| POL 3200 | Current Political Issues | 3 q.h. |
| POL 4983 | Special Topics in Political Science | 3 q.h. |
Complete five of the following courses:
| CMN 2002 | Intercultural Communication | 3 q.h. |
| ECN 3105 | European Economic Development | 3 q.h. |
| HST 3320 | Modern Middle East | 3 q.h. |
| HST 3331 | The Legacy of the Vietnam Wars | 3 q.h. |
| HST 3131 | The World: 1945-Present | 3 q.h. |
| MGT 2650 | Cultural Issues in International Business | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2100 | Politics of Health in International Development | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2500 | Comparative Politics | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2400 | International Relations | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2805 | International Organizations | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2840 | American Foreign Policy | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2520 | Government and Politics in the Middle East | 3 q.h. |
| POL 3580 | International Relations and Organizations | 6 q.h. |
| ANT 2100 | Social Anthropology of the Developing World | 3 q.h. |
Justice Studies Specialization* (18 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
| POL 3200 | Current Political Issues | 3 q.h. |
| POL 4983 | Special Topics in Political Science | 3 q.h. |
Complete five of the following courses:
| CJS 1001 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 1100 | Criminal Law | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 1105 | Criminal Procedure | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 1110 | Introduction to Law 1 | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 1115 | Juvenile Law | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 2200 | Civil Liability | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 1615 | Policing in a Democratic Society | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 2104 | American Correctional System | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 3510 | Probation and Parole | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 2108 | Crime Victims | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 2300 | Crime Scene Investigation | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 2111 | Political Crime and Terrorism | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 2113 | Gender, Crime, and Justice | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 2114 | Race, Crime, and Justice | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 2115 | Understanding the Department of Homeland Security | 3 q.h. |
| ECN 2110 | Economics of Crime | 3 q.h. |
| HST 3206 | American Constitutional History 1835-1910 | 3 q.h. |
| POL 3235 | Criminal and Civil Due Process | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2525 | Religion and Global Terrorism | 3 q.h. |
Pre-Law Specialization* (18 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
| POL 3200 | Current Political Issues | 3 q.h. |
| POL 4983 | Special Topics in Political Science | 3 q.h. |
Complete five of the following courses:
| BLW 1001 | Business Law 1 | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 1001 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 1100 | Criminal Law | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 1105 | Criminal Procedure | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 1110 | Introduction to Law 1 | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 1111 | Introduction to Law 2 | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 1115 | Juvenile Law | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 2200 | Civil Liability | 3 q.h. |
| HST 3212 | The Making of the American Constitution | 3 q.h. |
| HST 3207 | American Constitutional History Since 1910 | 3 q.h. |
| HST 3208 | American Constitutional History | 3 q.h. |
| POL 3130 | American Constitutional Law | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2230 | Civil Liberties | 6 q.h. |
| POL 3235 | Criminal and Civil Due Process | 3 q.h. |
Public Administration Specialization* (18 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
| LDR 1201 | Assessing Your Leadership Capability | 3 q.h. |
| MGT 1001 | Dynamics of Business 1 | 3 q.h. |
| POL 3200 | Current Political Issues | 3 q.h. |
| POL 4983 | Special Topics in Political Science | 3 q.h. |
Complete five of the following courses:
| CJS 3310 | Police Operations | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 3410 | Police Strategy | 3 q.h. |
| ECN 3360 | Managerial Economics | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 1535 | Science, Technology, and Society | 3 q.h. |
| FIN 2110 | Finance Basics for Managers | 3 q.h. |
| HMG 1001 | Managing Health Services Organizations 1 | 3 q.h. |
| HRM 2010 | Human Resources Management | 3 q.h. |
| HST 3213 | Contemporary America | 3 q.h. |
| LDR 1202 | Establishing the Framework: What is Leadership? | 3 q.h. |
| MGT 1002 | Dynamics of Business 2 | 3 q.h. |
| POL 3130 | American Constitutional Law | 3 q.h. |
Public Health Specialization* (18 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
| POL 3200 | Current Political Issues | 3 q.h. |
| POL 4983 | Special Topics in Political Science | 3 q.h. |
Complete five of the following courses:
| BTC 2310 | Production Regulatory Affairs, Current Good Manufacturing Practice | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 2015 | Disasters, Nature's Violence, and the Human Threat | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 2435 | Air Quality and Human Respiratory Problems | 3 q.h. |
| HSC 2100 | Public Health | 3 q.h. |
| HSC 2101 | Health Issues of Environmental Problems | 3 q.h. |
| HSV 2000 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2100 | Politics of Health in International Development | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 2001 | Sociology 2 | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 1110 | Diversity | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 2425 | Social Problems | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 2165 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 2160 | Drugs and Society | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 2420 | Death and Dying | 3 q.h. |
Political Science Electives (3 q.h.)
| Choose any Political Science course (POL) | 3 q.h. | |
Non-Business Electives (40-41 q.h.)
Open Electives (25 q.h.)
*Specializations in this program are recommended groupings of courses designed to provide additional content focus. Students may choose to create their own special focus by selecting other College of Professional Studies courses.
Total Quarter Hours: 160
Quick Info
- 160 Quarter Hours
- $56,160.00 total tuition (*)
- Full-time years to completion: 4 years
Part-time years to completion: 7 years