LIBERAL ARTS - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION, A.S. TRANSFER
Locations where this degree is offered:
Vincennes Campus
What can I expect during my time at VU?
- Vincennes University recognizes the importance of programmatic licensure, ensuring that graduates meet the requirements set by professional licensing boards. By adhering to rigorous standards and seeking recognition from accrediting bodies, Vincennes University demonstrates its dedication to offering quality education and preparing students for successful careers.
- Students in the Liberal Arts - Public Administration Concentration program at Vincennes University can anticipate a curriculum that prepares them for careers in public service.
- The program is structured to equip students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for various roles within this sector.
- A standout feature is the "VU Advantage," which offers students supplementary resources
to enhance their learning experience.
- These resources include free tutorial assistance, self-paced learning modules, test review materials, and access to audio, video, and computer lab resources.
- Students can expect to take key courses covering subjects such as financial accounting, American history, political science, personal law, world politics, and public administration.
What can I do with this degree?
This degree can open doors to diverse career paths in public administration.
- Graduates are prepared for roles in civil service at local, state, or federal government levels.
- Potential career options span budget analysis and management, policy development and enforcement, and assistance with political agendas.
- Graduates might also find opportunities in managing teams focused on environmental policies, health care policies, or urban and neighborhood planning.
Beyond government roles, this degree can lead to positions in the business sector, such as management roles or specialized areas like marketing, human resources, training, or regulatory compliance.
Specific job titles for public administrators include:
- Urban planner
- Environmental planner
- City manager
- County administrator
- Public health administrator
- Emergency management director
- Nonprofit executive director
- Public policy analyst
- Social services administrator
- Public finance manager
- Public information officer
- Human resources manager in government
- Public works director
- Educational administrator in government.
The program is designed to facilitate transfer to four-year institutions like Ball State University, Indiana State University, and Indiana University, allowing students to pursue higher-level degrees in public administration or related fields.
Is this degree accredited?
Vincennes University's institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission
(HLC) and the specialized accreditations and approvals obtained by various programs
are located on our Accreditation and Licensure page.
Vincennes University recognizes the importance of programmatic licensure, ensuring
that graduates meet the requirements set by professional licensing boards. By adhering
to rigorous standards and seeking recognition from accrediting bodies, Vincennes University
demonstrates its dedication to offering quality education and preparing students for
successful careers.
Have questions?
We are happy to chat with you to answer your questions and understand your personal
goals.
Please reach out to us at VUADMIT@Vinu.edu or call 812-888-4313 for more information.