Public Administration
Do you like working with people? Are you interested in making a meaningful difference in your community and our nation? Public Administration is a concentration with a focus on public service and civic engagement. As a public executive you can transform the lives of citizens. The issues dealt with are complex and challenging- requiring skills in analysis, organization, budgeting, finance, communications, and leadership. Graduates with a concentration or minor in Public Administration are prepared to serve as career executives in local, state/provincial, and federal/national governments, as well as in non-governmental organizations (NGO), non-profit agencies, and consulting firms in the United States and internationally.
Common Career Paths & Salaries
Below are just a few examples of the median salaries for occupations requiring an degree in Public Administration:
- Assistant City Manager – $73,799
- Executive Director – $70,189
- Director, Non-profit Organization – $60,518
Average Tuition Cost
The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.
Interested in Methodist University’s Public Administration minor?
If you have questions, reach out to Dr. Christopher Cronin using the contact info at the bottom of the page. If you’re ready to apply today, visit the link below!
Minor Requirements
The Public Administration minor consists of 18 credits distributed as follows:
Required Courses
| ACC 1510 Principles of Financial Accounting (3) | PSC 3330 Public Administration (3) |
| PSC 1510 American Government (3) | PSC 3450 Political Parties and Interest Groups (3) |
| PSC 2010 State and Local Government (3) | PSC 4200 Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation (3) |
B.A. in Political Science with Public Administration Concentration
The B.A. in Political Science with a Concentration in Public Administration requires the following 42 credits:
Required Political Science Core Courses
21 credits
| PSC 1510 American Government (3) | PSC 3410 Congress and the Presidency (3) |
| PSC 2100 Research Methods in Political Science (3) | PSC 3510 International Relations (3) |
| PSC 2270 Comparative Politics (3) | PSC 4600 Senior Seminar (3) |
| PSC 3330 Public Administration (3) |
Public Administration Concentration Courses
21 credits
| ACC 1510 Principles of Financial Accounting (3) | PSC 4200 Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation (3) |
| LSS 3000 Principles of Leadership (3) | PSC 4300 Campaign Seminar (3) |
| PSC 2010 State and Local Government (3) | PSC 4700 Internship (3) |
| PSC 3450 Political Parties and Interest Groups (3) |
Appropriate courses may be substituted with the permission of the division head.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Methodist University does not currently offer a master’s degree in Public Administration. However, Methodist University does offer a bachelor’s degree and minor in Public Administration.
Do you like working with people? Are you interested in making a meaningful difference in your community and our nation? Public Administration is a concentration with a focus on public service and civic engagement. As a public executive you can transform the lives of citizens. The issues dealt with are complex and challenging- requiring skills in analysis, organization, budgeting, finance, communications, and leadership. Graduates with a concentration or minor in Public Administration are prepared to serve as career executives in local, state/provincial, and federal/national governments, as well as in non-governmental organizations (NGO), non-profit agencies, and consulting firms in the United States and internationally.
Below are just a few examples of the median salaries for occupations requiring an degree in Public Administration:
- Assistant City Manager – $73,799
- Executive Director – $70,189
- Director, Non-profit Organization – $60,518
Contact
Christopher Cronin, Ph.D.
