Student Learning Outcomes

Consistent with the university student outcomes, upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration degree, graduates will be able to:

1. Effectively present information in oral, written, and visual formats.
2. Describe, apply, and analyze the American political system and identify dynamics of the politics/administration dichotomy, representation and equity/fairness.
3. Examine the complexities of the United States governance at the federal, state, and local levels.
4. Address current issues in American public administration theory, its historical development to current events both domestic and international.
5. Apply an ethical perspective as they reflect upon the responsibilities as citizens, employees, managers, and leaders.
6. Develop critical thinking, analysis and research skills used in administration of governance.
7. Demonstrate proficiency in thinking systematically about political interactions in national global, and international contexts.