Public Administration Minor
Build the Skills to Lead in Public Service
Why This Minor?
The Public Minor prepares you to work in local, state, and federal government — and it's open to students in any major at the University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½. Through courses in American government, civic engagement, and urban administration, you'll build practical skills in policy, budgeting, and public-sectorleadership that complement whatever you're already studying.
Requirements
Students must complete 18 total hours: 12 hours of required core coursework, plus 6 hours of guided electives.
Required Core Courses:
| Course Number | Course Title |
| American Government | |
| Civic Engagement, Voluntarism | |
| Public Admin | |
| Issue/Urban Admin |
Guided Electives:
Round out your minor with 2 electives (6 credit hours) spanning state and local government, public policy, urban politics, and more. Example electives include:
| Course Number | Course Title |
| Intro to Nonprofit Organizations | |
| Admin Internship | |
| Grant Development/Management | |
| State/Local Government | |
| Political Statistics |
Ready to Declare Your Minor?
To declare the Public Administration minor, contact:
Prof. Candace McRae Walsh
901.678.4395
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233 Browning Hall
ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½, TN 38152
