Minor in Public Administration

The minor in Public Administration at Rutgers SPAA offers students a focused, interdisciplinary exposure to public service and is designed to bring students to a deeper understanding of their roles as public servants in the context of civic engagement. The program provides students with the substantive knowledge, analytical skills, and perspectives needed to respond effectively and fairly to major contemporary social problems. Students minoring in Public Administration receive excellent preparation for further study in graduate professional schools and careers in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.

Quick Facts

Modality: On Campus / Online
Credits: 18
Courses: 6
Program Director: Michael Dillard, EdD

Curriculum

For course descriptions and prerequisites, see Courses. Courses are available on campus and online.

Core Courses
(15 Credits – All Required)

Understanding Public Administration and the Public Sector (3)
Understanding the World of Nonprofits (3)
Ethics in Public and Nonprofit Organizations [Writing Intensive] (3)
Organizational Dynamics (3)
Leadership in Public Service (3)

Additional Course
(Select 3 Credits)

Public Service as Responsible Citizenship (3)
The United States and Global Urban Experience (3)
Technology and Public Service (3)
Grant Writing for Organizations [Writing Intensive] (3)
The Arts and Culture of Public Service (3)
Philanthropy: Volunteerism, Fundraising, and Community Engagement (3)
Democratic Foundations of Public Service [Writing Intensive] (3)
Research in Public Administration [Writing Intensive] (3)
Special Topics in Public Service (3)
Public Service Independent Study (credits by arrangement)
Service-Learning Internship I (4)

Questions?

If you have questions about a program or the application process, contact Aaron Gibbs, associate dean of student and academic services, at algibbs@rutgers.edu.

Quick Facts

Curriculum

Minor in Public Administration Requirements (18 Credits)

Questions?