Department of History & Political Science
Public Administration

What is Public Administration?

This is a question that is often asked. Public administration, also known as public service, is responsible for designing and putting into effect the laws passed by elected representatives.

Public administrators are the people who manage nearly every aspect of city, county, state and national government. They are men and women committed to creating innovative programs, delivering
efficient and equitable services, and improving their communities.

About the Degree

The public administration program offers a professional education degree that prepares students for careers in all levels of government, nonprofit organizations, and many types of private sector businesses. The program delivers a multidisciplinary course of study that furnishes students with the conceptual and practical knowledge required of public service managers and administrators. It also provides excellent preparation for law school and graduate study.

Our Facilities

The Department of History and Political Science provides students with a full range of educational options. They include online course formats, audiovisual and computer presentation technology, instructor web pages, computer labs, and seminar rooms. The Stratton Taylor Library is part of the state depository system and has recently launched online video tutorials to enhance students’ electronic research skills.