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Scheduling

CSUDH follows a semester system with courses scheduled during fall and spring. Some courses may be offered during summer for optional enrollment. Courses are offered through day, evening, online, and hybrid formats. Students have the flexibility to choose the course, time, and modality that meets their needs.听

Academic Support

Admitted students are provided with a degree plan used to track course completion until graduation. Advisors are available to assist students in-person or online with scheduling and registration via the听Student Success Center. The Internship Advisor works directly with employers and public agencies to bring opportunities to students; she meets with students in-person and online regarding internship and job opportunities. Faculty and Department Chairs are available to work with students on discipline-focused improvement, career guidance, and mentorship.

Transfer Students

This bachelor's degree accepts students who have completed the Business Administration 2.0 ADT (Associate Degree to Transfer) and can finish the CSUDH Bachelor of Science in Public Administration degree in 60 units. View the CSUDH Registrar's website for more information on transfer credits and ADTs.

Program Learning Outcomes

The PUB Program Learning Outcomes are aligned with CSUDH Undergraduate Institutional Learning Outcomes. Upon completion of the B.S. in PUB, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate effective leadership, communication, and collaboration skills in public management (Communication & Disciplinary Proficiency).
2. Evaluate the environment and operation of public administration in the policy making process (Disciplinary Proficiency).
3. Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills in public policy making (Critical Thinking).
4. Demonstrate comprehension and application of public service ethics (Engaged Citizenry).
5. Integrate current information technologies to examine public administration or policy issues (Information Literacy).
6. Explain diversity in public administration and apply this knowledge in a multicultural and global environment (Engaged Citizenry).

Careers听& Opportunities

There are nearly 23 million government employees in the U.S. Teachers, soldiers, police officers, parks and recreation employees, hospital workers, transportation workers! Most are directly serving the people. Nearly half work in education 鈥� from K-12 to community colleges to public research universities. And roughly 10 percent are active-duty military or involved in police protection.

Career opportunities for Public Administration graduates include public and nonprofit jobs ranging from law enforcement and human services to education and transportation. In the private sector, many companies actively promote community-oriented public service initiatives and hire public affair specialists.

The undergraduate听degree in Public Administration also provides a solid foundation for employment with public and nonprofit organizations, utility companies, private firms, and hospitals. The degrees also offers strong pre-law preparation for students interested in law school and careers in law.

Service Learning

The Public Administration capstone class (PUB 490) requires that students undertake a service-learning project by preparing a professional-quality report for a real-world client in the public and non-profit sectors. Previous clients include: Goodwill South Los Angeles County, Economic Development Officer for the City of Torrance, Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles, Lestonnac Free Clinic, United Way of Greater Los Angeles, reDiscover Center, Watts Community Studio, Adobe Communities, South Bay Workforce Investment Board, South Bay Economics Institute, Energized Solutions, OpenGaarden, CSUN Office of Sustainability, Los Angeles County Child Support Services, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles.听

Minor in Public Administration

The minor in Public Administration is comprised 15 units (6 required units and 9 elective units).听

Interested in a Master's Program?

The CSUDH Master of Public Administration听(MPA) is a globally accredited program by that provides students with the educational background and professional competencies needed to secure administrative/managerial positions in a variety of public sector and nonprofit organizations, or in private firms with close ties to governments and public service, such as utilities or defense contractors.