Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Department Chair: Jody Thompson, Ph.D.
Professor of Practice: Keith Ringer, M.P.A.
Associate Professor: Dennis Lambries, Ph.D.
Program Learning Outcomes:
1. Develop an appreciation for engaged global citizenship in diverse communities.
2. Understand the political processes, practices, and functions of public administration and nonprofit administration at local, state, federal, and international levels.
3. Understand interaction among and intersections between public and nonprofit 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.
Requirements for Major in Public and Non-Profit Administration (not including General Education Core).
Required Courses (7 @ 3 credit hours each; 1 @ 1 credit hour)
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Elective focus areas (if no specific focus area chosen, then any 9 credits below; no course taken as foundations counts)
Public Relations, Technology, and Public Outreach:
Social Work Focus:
Parks and Recreation Focus:
SPM 325 or SPM 451
International Affairs Focus:
GEO 135 or PSC 225
Church Leadership Focus:
REL 213 or PHI 311
Financial Public and Non-Profit Focus:
ECO 310 or ACC 210; ECO 220 or ACC 220
Community Organizing Focus:
SOC 102 or PSC 123; HIS 352 or PSC 240
Environmental Public and Non-Profit Focus:
HIS 365 or SOC 326
Criminal Justice Focus:
CRJ 212, CRJ 214 or CRJ 311; CRJ 300 or CRJ 340