Public Administration B.S.

Empower Yourself and Others in the Workplace

Become equipped with the necessary competencies for a career in leadership and management in the public sector. A Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Human Sciences and Humanities provides a rigorous education for students seeking preparation for a wide continuum of career paths. These careers range from various positions in civil service at the city, state, and federal government; law; criminal justice; social service; business firms; arts and other nonprofit organizations; campaign management; survey research; journalism; and college teaching. The Public Administration program offers a Political Science track and a Public Service Leadership track to allow students to structure their plans of study that reflect their career and/or graduate education goals.

If you've already fulfilled your first 60-hour requirements (whether as a transfer student or in UHCL classrooms), coursework for the Public Administration degree is available online, making this program flexible enough to allow you to get your degree while meeting all of life's demands.

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Learn to Serve the Public

Careers in the areas of government, politics, nonprofits, and business call for creative and effective problem solvers who can evaluate the substance of policy issues from various perspectives and apply their knowledge and skills to tackle the varied and multiple challenges in the field. The multidisciplinary course content focuses on cross-functional roles and collaboration across disciplines, including government, business, and social and human sciences to help students address the complex challenges encountered in politics and public service. Graduates of this program are educated to take dynamic leadership roles in emergency management, firefighting, urban planning and positions at the local, state, or federal level. Students will develop a sound theoretical and practical framework to promote leadership, conflict resolution skills, budgeting and finance.

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Admission Requirements

So, have we convinced you that University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Human Science and Humanities is the next step in your pursuit of academic success? Learn what it takes to be admitted to help you reach your educational goals.

• How to Apply as a Freshman Student
• How to Apply as a Transfer Student
• How to Apply as an International Student

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Degree Requirements

Understanding the classes you need to take for your degree at University of Houston-Clear Lake is crucial to planning out your education. The buttons below will allow you to view the full degree requirements and give you an understanding of your academic experience. If you are currently attending a community college in Texas, click on the "Transfer Guide" button to view what classes can be taken at your local community college, and transferred to UHCL to complete your degree.

Public Administration, B.S.Transfer Guide (PDF)

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Cost Information

Investigate the direction of your future with this look into the prospective costs of a degree from UHCL.

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