Affecting lives through public policy, Public Administration majors learn the skills to help bring people together to solve complex problems, whether it’s through programs for youth, city planning, extra-governmental or non-profit organizations.
Public Administration
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- • Public Administration, AAS
- • Public Administration, CERT
- • Public Administration, OSA
- • Public Administration: Leadership, OSA
Program Overview
The Public Administration program prepares students for career opportunities in social service organizations, community agencies, and in public sector positions.
Graduates of the program may find employment in city planning, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, human services, criminal justice, health services, and other public sector settings, and in other entry-level or mid-manager level positions, as well as to conduct research.
Tuition Exemptions
This program may provide an exemption from some tuition and laboratory fees to eligible persons employed as a peace officer, EMT, or firefighter, or hold a position in either public administration or emergency management with the state or with a political subdivision of Texas.
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Learn to prevent, mitigate and oversee crises resulting from natural disasters or events that cause physical, emotional, or social disruption to society.
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