Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Required Courses | 9 | |
| Introduction to American National Government | ||
| Politics of the Administrative Process | ||
| Introduction to Public Policy | ||
| Politics, Social, Economic, and Legal | ||
| Choose 2 courses from the following: | 6 | |
| American Presidency | ||
| Economics for Politics and Public Administration | ||
| Politics of Growth Management | ||
| Democracy in Action: Local Government Simulation | ||
| State Government and Politics | ||
| Government in Metropolitan Areas | ||
| Special Topics in Public Administration, Policy, and Law 1 | ||
| The Election | ||
| Administrative Law | ||
| Global Environmental Politics | ||
| U.S. Health Care Crisis: Politics and Policies | ||
| Environmental Policy Making | ||
| Civic Participation and Democracy | ||
| Government and Business | ||
| Special Topics in Public Administration, Policy, and Law 1 | ||
| Analytical Tools and Communication Skills | ||
| Choose 2 courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Public Opinion | ||
| Special Topics in Public Administration, Policy, and Law 1 | ||
| Statistics for Politics and Public Administration 2 | ||
or POL 517 | Introductory Statistical Methods in Political Science | |
| Advanced Statistical Methods in Political Science | ||
| Introduction to Game Theory for Political Science | ||
| Applied Policy Analysis | ||
| Public Policy Process and Implementation | ||
| Special Topics in Public Administration, Policy, and Law 1 | ||
| Management of Public Organizations | ||
| Choose 2 courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Special Topics in Public Administration, Policy, and Law 1 | ||
| Budget and Financial Management and Administration | ||
| Organizational Dynamics and Management | ||
| Public Affairs Internship | ||
| Problems in Public and Non-Profit Management | ||
| Non-Profit Organizations: Law, Policy, and Management | ||
| Human Resource Management in Public Service | ||
| Productivity in the Public and Non-Profit Sectors | ||
| Total Quality Public Service Management: Achieving High Performance Government | ||
| Politics and Ethics | ||
| Ethical and Managerial Issues in Government, Business, and Non-Profit Organizations | ||
| From Electronic Government to Digital Governance | ||
| Special Topics in Public Administration, Policy, and Law 1 | ||
| Comparative Governance | ||
| Choose 1 course from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| Politics and Society in Latin America | ||
| Special Topics in Public Administration, Policy, and Law 1 | ||
| Comparative Public Policy and Administration | ||
| LGBTI Politics | ||
| Sex, Babies, and the State | ||
| Comparative Political Economy of Post-Industrial Democracies | ||
| International Development Policy | ||
| Special Topics in Public Administration, Policy, and Law 1 | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Written Communication Skills: | ||
| First-Year Writing I | ||
| First-Year Writing II | ||
or ENG 106 | Writing About Literature and Culture | |
| Quantitative Skills: | ||
| Precalculus Mathematics II (or higher) 3 | ||
| Areas of Knowledge: | ||
| Arts and Humanities Cognate | 9 | |
| People & Society Cognate (9 credits) (fulfilled through the major) | ||
| STEM Cognate | 9 | |
| Additional Requirements | 9 | |
| Language Requirement | 3 | |
| Minor Requirement | 15 | |
| Electives | 45 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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Select POL 393 or 596 Courses may count with advisor approval
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A student may not count both POL 510 and POL 517 toward the major.
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The Quantitative Skills Proficiency Requirement helps students learn to use quantitative skills and tools to solve problems, including the interpretation, manipulation, and application of quantitative data. Students fulfill this requirement by completing either a Department of Mathematics course numbered MTH 108 Precalculus Mathematics II or higher, MTH 113 Finite Mathematics (recommended for non-STEM majors), or a statistics course approved by the student’s college/school and the University Curriculum Committee in consultation with appropriate academic units.
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A minimum grade of C- in all courses offered by the department is required.
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A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all courses offered by the department is required.
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A minimum of 21 credits must be earned in residency in the Department, thus a maximum of 9 credits can be transferred from other institutions as eligible credit for the Public Administration major.
Mission
The Department of Political Science mission is to foster a community of scholars and students that encourages the quest for a deeper understanding of politics and develops a personal commitment to lifelong learning, intellectual growth, and civic responsibility. The Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration at the University of Miami provides the student a comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing those in the public service with special emphasis-on administrative and managerial functions of government.
Goals
Through the study of public administration, our graduates will develop the skills and techniques necessary to serve as effective leaders and managers. They will be trained to effectively, efficiently, and equitably translate public policies into public programs and projects. Public administration coursework includes a comprehensive treatment of the broad political, social, economic and legal environment that serves as the context for government administration. The program stresses theory, research, and practice. The program builds on arts and science foundations to develop analytical and communication skill and a deep understanding of the management of public organizations. The public administration program prepares students for a range of careers in public service and provides them with a solid foundation for additional education in graduate or professional schools.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of public administration concepts.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform social science research independently, analyze evidence and arguments critically, and draw reasoned conclusions.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate theoretical concepts and empirical findings clearly.
