Public Administration

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Ronald G. Penny, Chair
Telephone: (919) 530-7265
Fax: (919) 530-7977
Email: rgpenny@nccu.edu

The undergraduate Public Administration program is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide broad study in preparation for a career in the public and non-profit sectors or to pursue graduate study. The program seeks to provide students with a sound understanding of budgeting, personnel administration, intergovernmental relations, public policy analysis, and organizational management.

The primary focus of our program at the undergraduate level is to produce highly qualified and competent people for employment in public service. Graduates of this program have successfully pursued careers in various public sector employment fields, including federal, state, and local government service and human service administration, as well as opportunities in various non-profit service organizations. NCCU students can be found throughout the world addressing policy issues and leading efforts to improve communities.

With the ability to select from a vast array of electives or double majors, Public Administration students are encouraged to tailor their course of study to meet their individual interests while completing the specific requirements for the program. The undergraduate program is also designed to integrate theory and practice, which is vital to the student’s overall preparation. To achieve this, an internship component has been developed to give students an early practical experience in a government or non-profit agency before graduation. This feature of the program is based on a philosophy that education in public administration must involve more than just classroom training.

Second major requirements: See catalog for other related second majors in Criminal Justice, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Social Work.

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