Public Administration
Program Overview
The Public Administration major prepares individuals for careers in public service and for further development in professional and paraprofessional careers. As an interdisciplinary major, you will integrate course work from business, economics, sociology, political science, human relations, and communication.
In addition to those who wish to complete a professional degree for a career in public service, the Public Administration major is recommended for those who seek to pursue a graduate degree in law.
Career Fields
Graduates of this program have pursued careers as:
- Law enforcement officials
- Firefighters
- Federal, state, and local government officials
- Politicians
- Directors/members of volunteer organizations
- Law school students
- Graduate school students
About the Lincoln Campus
At Doane College, you will join an institution where exceptional faculty, staff, students and alumni challenge themselves to achieve success and provide the best education for all students. The Doane College Lincoln campus is geared toward working adults, focusing on applied learning and practical experience that you can utilize in your work setting.
Required Courses
Core Requirements
BUS 212 Human Resource Management
BUS 215 Applied Statistics
BUS 242 Management
CMS 316 Business and Professional Communication
ECO 203 Macroeconomics and Literacy
OR
ECO 204 Principals of Microeconomics
ECO 308 Public Finance
IDS 206 Introduction to Research
PAD 496 Senior Seminar for Public Administration
PSI 101 American Politics
PSI 243 Contemporary Political Issues
PSI 323 State and Local Politics
Cognate Requirements - Complete six of the following:
BUS 205 Business Writing
BUS 312 Advanced Human Resource Management
BUS 315 Organizational Behavior
BUS 331 Personnel Law
BUS 410 Regulatory Compliance
BUS 415 Leadership in Organizations
BUS 497 Business and Professional Ethics
CMM 320 Public Relations
CMS 112 Small Group Communication
CMS 220 Interpersonal Communication
HRE 331 Personnel Law
ISM 409 Project Management
PSI 234 Legislative and Executive Behavior
PSI 271, 371, 471 Selected Topics in Public Administration
PSY 336 Social Psychology
SOC 109 Introduction to Sociology
Contact Us
If you are up for the challenge and would like to learn more about the Doane College Lincoln campus, contact us for more information.
Web: www.doane.edu
Phone: (402) 466-4774
E-mail: doanelincoln@doane.edu
Mail: 303 N. 52nd; Lincoln, NE 68504