Public Administration is a course which teaches about the business aspects apart from the governmental procedures and policy developments. This course covers topics such as Public Policies, Laws, Theories in Organizations, etc. The main aim of this program is to provide an essential knowledge for an entry-level Public Administration enthusiast.
An Accredited Public Administration creates a pathway for the students to enrol in Public Administration programs offered by the Colleges/Universities which are funded by the federal government or the state government.
The organizations that accredit Public Administration schools and programs are listed below
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission (NCA HLC)
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACS COC)
Some of the subjects taught in the Public Administration program are Conflict Management, Public Programs, Public Sector Management, etc.
An Associate's degree in Public Administration can be completed in two years which can help the students to an entry-level career or for a four-year bachelor’s program.
A Bachelor's degree in Public Administration requires 120 credit points. It usually takes 3 years to complete a bachelor’s degree.
A Master's degree in Public Administration offers a student to learn about human rights, urban and social policy and learn deeply about non-profit management. It takes about 2 to 3 years to complete the course.
A Doctoral degree in Public Administration will take about take from 3 years to complete. The study is research-based where they are exposed to important fields like the Market Economy, Organizational communication etc.
There are few requirements which need to be fulfilled before one applies for an admission in the Public Administration program. The student should have a high school diploma with a minimum of at least 2.0- 3.0 GPA.
With a degree in Public Administration, an individual will have a knowledge about both the understanding and working of Public Organizations, Market's Economy, Health Field, Criminal Justice, Transportation Systems.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,858
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,844
Total Programs in Public Administration (1)
1
Masters Program
Jefferson City, Missouri
Institution Type: Public
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,357
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,405
Total Programs in Public Administration (1)
1
Masters Program
Staunton, Virginia
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $9,121
Average Student Loans Awarded: $9,575
Total Programs in Public Administration (1)
1
Bachelors Program
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $8,088
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,088
Total Programs in Public Administration (1)
1
Masters Program
Institution Type: Public
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,188
Average Student Loans Awarded: $3,188
Total Programs in Public Administration (1)
1
Associate Program
Des Plaines, Illinois
Institution Type: Public
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,314
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,557
Total Programs in Public Administration (2)
2
Certificate Programs
Saint Clairsville, Ohio
Institution Type: Public
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,603
Average Student Loans Awarded: $3,781
Total Programs in Public Administration (1)
1
Masters Program
Lancaster, Ohio
Institution Type: Public
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,428
Average Student Loans Awarded: $3,497
Total Programs in Public Administration (1)
1
Masters Program