Public and Non-Profit Administration

The Public and Non-Profit Administration Program prepares students for lifetimes of service and leadership, gives them skills they need to compete in today’s market, and the ability to pivot in a changing work environment. The program deepens opportunities for engagement in communities – both a mission of the College, and an interest of students looking for career opportunities which help them make a difference.

Program Learning Outcomes

In the Public and Non-Profit Administration Program students will:

  1. Develop an appreciation for engaged global citizenship in diverse communities
  2. Understand the political processes, practices, and functions of public administration and non-profit administration at local, state, federal, and international levels
  3. Understand interactions among and intersections between public and non-profit sectors
  4. Demonstrate the ability to independently research and analyze issues and potential solutions to community problems using appropriate theories, methodologies, and technologies
  5. Demonstrate an ability to contribute meaningfully to community partnerships and problem solving in public and non-profit sectors
  6. Be able to think critically and communicate at a college and professional level

Degrees