2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Combined Political Science, BA & Public Administration, MPA
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Program Description
The combined BA/MPA degree program allows students to earn a BA in Political Science and Master of Public Administration (MPA), with up to nine (9) semester credit hours of approved graduate courses at the 5000, 6000, or 7000 level to be double-counted and applied to both the BA and MPA degree requirements.
Admission Requirements
To participate in the combined-degree program, students must meet the following qualifications:
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- Senior standing for the semester they start the combined-degree program.
- 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average on all undergraduate work
- Undergraduate advisor’s approval, and
- A recommendation from the Master of Public Administration (MPA) advisor to be accepted in the program
Admission Process
At the end of their junior year, students who wish to pursue a five-year combined BA/MPA degree should submit to the Graduate School an application for the combined degree program. Additionally, required documents include: (1) a WSU transcript; (2) A program of study approved by both the Political Science undergraduate advisor and MPA program director.
Political Science BA Program Learning Objectives
Students in the BA in Political Science program will learn to:
- apply analytical tools to analyze problems relevant to the public sector or the nonprofit sector.
- use critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate local, national, or global political, legal, or social issues.
- communicate effectively in writing.
- demonstrate an understanding of the value of diversity and multicultural competence in today’s global environment.
Political Science BA Program Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with the BA in Political Science will be able to:
- apply analytical tools to analyze problems relevant to the public sector or the nonprofit sector.
- use critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate local, national, or global political, legal, or social issues.
- communicate effectively in writing.
- demonstrate an understanding of the value of diversity and multicultural competence in today’s global environment.
MPA Program Learning Objectives
Students enrolled in the MPA program will learn to:
- Understand the fundamental knowledge, concepts, and principles associated with the discipline and profession of public administration
- Develop awareness of the key institutional, political, and cultural factors that shape the field of public administration
- Critically assess the range of theoretical perspectives which exist to understand the public and nonprofit management of the world’s problems
- Communicate effectively in writing and speech to diverse audiences
- Understand how to act ethically and responsibly in the field of public service
MPA Program Learning Outcomes
As a result of their learning experience, graduates of the MPA program can:
- Lead and manage in the public interest;
- Participate in, and contribute to, the policy process;
- Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make evidence-informed decisions in a complex and dynamic environment;
- Articulate, apply, and advance a public service perspective;
- Communicate and interact productively and in culturally responsive ways with a diverse and changing workforce and society at large.
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I. Wright State Core: 38 Hours
Element 1: Communication: 6 Hours
Element 2: Mathematics: 3 Hours
Element 3: Global Traditions: 6 Hours
Element 4: Arts and Humanities: 3 Hours
Element 5: Social Sciences: 6 Hours
Required Element 6: Natural Sciences: 8 Hours
Additional Core Courses: 6 Hours
II. College Requirements: 18-22 Hours
Foreign Language: 12-16 Hours
Through 2020 level (1010, 1020, 2010, 2020) of one language: Arabic, Spanish, French, German, Greek, Latin, Chinese, American Sign Language or other. Methods of Inquiry: 6 Hours
III. Departmental Requirements: 42 Hours
Complete A through C below: A. Core
Six credit hours required from the following: B. Area Requirements
18 credit hours required. Choose six hours from each of the three areas listed below. Area I - American Government & Politics (6 hours)
Area II - International and Comparative Politics (6 hours)
Area III - Law, Courts, and Political Theory (6 hours)
C. Major Electives
18 credit hours required. Choose 18 hours of any upper-level PLS courses with a minimum of 3 hours at the 4000-level. Law & Government Option
Students who want this focus may choose the Law and Government Option (6 hours, plus 12 hours of additional PLS electives). IV. Electives: 18-22 Hours
Graduation Planning Strategy
The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.
Double-Counted Courses: Up to 9 hours
Graduate Program Requirements
Required Courses: 21 hours
Additional Requirements: 3-6 hours
Select one from: Internship: 3 hours
The internship may be waived for students working in service or who meet the Prior Learning Assessment requirement. If internship waived, an additional elective is required to meet the 12 hours minimum.
Electives: 9-12 hours
Complete a minimum 9 credit hours from selected track. If internship waived, complete an additional 3 credit hours. |
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