2023-2024 Online Catalog
Public Administration, A.A. |
Program Description
Option offered through Business
This program offers a strong foundation for students wishing to major in either public and/or business administration. Upon completion students may transfer to a four-year institution where they can continue their studies in either public or business administration. The courses in this program are designed to develop analytical and quantitative skills as well as familiarity with the basic characteristics of government and business organizations.
The Public Administration program provides students with a solid professional education. It meets the 45 credit general education distribution requirements mandated for all Associate in Arts degree programs by the State of New Jersey. In addition to this substantial liberal arts component with a strong focus on government and history, this option is linked to the business program and includes courses in accounting, business administration, economics, and computer literacy. This is a substantial program geared to professionals in the field of public administration and for students seeking to transfer to a four-year institution where they can continue their studies.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- Explain the application of macro-economic and micro-economic theories and concepts in a mixed market economy;
- Describe the principles governing ethical behavior in the public administration profession;
- Communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic formats;
- Analyze the principles and practices in the field of public administration management;
- Utilize technology as it applies to business practices and research;
- Evaluate the various issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of Public Administration.
After Union College
This program is designed to transfer to a four-year college or university to further their education and are eligible to take advantage of the many transfer/articulation agreements Union College has with some of the top four-year colleges and universities in the country. See a transfer advisor for details.
Fall Semester
- ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 credit hours
- GOV 201 - American Government and Politics 3 credit hours
- MAT 119 - Algebra 4 credit hours
- ECO 201 - Principles of Economics I 3 credit hours
- BUS 101 - Introduction to Contemporary Business
3 credit hours
OR - BUS 105 - Organization and Management *3 credit hours
Spring Semester
- ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 credit hours
- Humanities Gen Ed Requirement - 3 credit hours
- History Gen Ed Requirement - 3 credit hours
- COM 100 - Communications Technologies 4 credit hours
- GOV 202 - American National Government
3 credit hours
OR - GOV 207 - International Politics 3 credit hours
Fall Semester
- PHI 210 - Ethics 3 credit hours
- Lab Science Gen Ed Requirement - 4 credit hours
- ACC 103 - Accounting I 3 credit hours
- BUS 107 - Human Resources Management 3 credit hours
- BUS 215 - Excel for Business 3 credit hours
Spring Semester
- GOV 204 - Public Administration 3 credit hours
- URS 101 - Introduction to Urban Studies 3 credit hours
- ENG 128 - The Dynamics of Communication 3 credit hours
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OR
- ENG 129 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours
- Diversity Gen Ed Requirement - 3 credit hours