Public Administration and Social Service Professions Major

Description: A program that focuses on the theories, principles, and practice of providing services to communities, organizing communities and neighborhoods for social action, serving as community liaisons to public agencies, and using community resources to furnish information, instruction, and assistance to all members of a community. May prepare individuals to apply such knowledge and skills in community service positions. Is Public Administration and Social Service Professions the right major for you?
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Public Administration and Social Service Professions Major

What Courses Do Public Administration and Social Service Professions Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Public Administration and Social Service Professions majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Adult Teaching Strategies
  • Development
  • Economics
  • Ethical Perspectives
  • International Education
  • Management
  • Professional Writing
  • Psychology
  • Public Speaking
  • Speech Communication
  • Supervisory Management
  • Training

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