{"id":1992,"date":"2025-12-23T19:27:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T19:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/degrees\/?p=1992&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=1992"},"modified":"2026-05-12T19:27:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:27:23","slug":"public-administration-bs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/public-administration-bs\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Administration, B.S."},"content":{"rendered":"    <article class=\"degree-shortcode-display degree-entry layout-v2 post-10134\">\n        <header class=\"degree-page-header\">\n            <h1 class=\"entry-title degree-program-name\">B.S. in Public Administration<\/h1>\n        <\/header>\n\n        <div class=\"degree-layout-main-sidebar\">\n            <aside class=\"degree-sidebar\" aria-label=\"Program information and actions\">\n                <div class=\"hot-buttons\">\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n\n                    <section class=\"degree-sidebar-widget program-facts-widget\">\n        <h2 class=\"widget-title\">\n            <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                class=\"widget-title-button\"\n                id=\"degree-program-facts-trigger\"\n                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                aria-controls=\"degree-program-facts-panel\"\n            >\n                <span class=\"widget-title-text\">Program Facts<\/span>\n                <span class=\"widget-title-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h2>\n        <div\n            class=\"widget-content\"\n            id=\"degree-program-facts-panel\"\n            aria-labelledby=\"degree-program-facts-trigger\"\n                    >\n                        <dl class=\"degree-facts-list\">\n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-college\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">College<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">\n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/colfa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                            College of Liberal &amp; Fine Arts                                        <\/a>\n                                                                    <\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-major\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Major<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">Public Administration<\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-level\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Degree Level<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">Bachelor&#039;s<\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                                                <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-modalities\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Delivery Format<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">\n                                    <ul class=\"modality-list fact-value-list\">\n                                                                                    <li>On-Campus<\/li>\n                                                                                    <li>Hybrid<\/li>\n                                                                                    <li>100% Online<\/li>\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                <\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-campuses\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Campuses &amp; 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Aimed for those passionate about public service, the program equips students with knowledge and skills across a wide range of topics related to governance, policy, and leadership in the public sector. With hands-on learning opportunities and expert faculty guidance, students gain the tools to tackle real-world challenges and drive positive change in their communities.<\/p><ul>\r\n \t<li>Accelerated POLS<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Self-Designed POLS<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>MPA Fast Track Option<\/strong>. The Fast Track offers an accelerated pathway to get your master&rsquo;s degree in Public Administration (MPA). It allows qualified senior undergraduate students to take up to 6 semester credit of approved graduate level<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-benefits\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-benefits-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-benefits-title\">Program Benefits<\/h2>\n                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Public Administration is projected to be one of the fastest growing segments of the employment market over the next 10 to 15 years, with careers in the public sector, including nonprofits and non-governmental organizations providing public goods and services. Students capitalize on their motivation to serve the public, and making a difference in neighborhoods, communities and beyond.<\/p>                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-courses\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-courses-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-courses-title\">Courses<\/h2>\n\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"apply-now-button-wrap\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.tarleton.edu\/\" class=\"button apply-button\">\n                                    Visit the University Catalog\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-additional-details\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-more-about-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-more-about-title\">More About the Program<\/h2>\n                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/publicadmin\/people.html\">View Public Administration Faculty<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/publicadmin\/\">Explore More PA Programs<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul><ul>\r\n \t<li>Real Experience<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><p>Opportunities will exist among a list of public sector organizations from city, county to state, nonprofits and NGOs.<\/p><ul>\r\n \t<li>Texan Corps of Cadets<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><p>The Texan Corps of Cadets are instilled with values that are essential for the service of our nation, and are exceptionally qualified to succeed in several areas of business, government, and the military. Corps members can benefit from scholarships, corporate internships, and graduation reward opportunities, as well as with the option to minor in Leadership Studies.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/index.html\">Learn more about the Texan Corps of Cadets.<\/a><\/p><p>\r\nStudent Organizations\r\n<\/p><p>The Criminal Justice program at Tarleton State University offers organizations to get students involved, such as:<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/criminaljustice\/cja.html\">Criminal Justice Association<\/a>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/criminaljustice\/honorsociety.html\">Alpha Phi Sigma<\/a>\r\nPre-Law Association<\/p><ul>\r\n \t<li>ROTC<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><p>ROTC is the world&rsquo;s premier leadership development program and is the largest commissioning source for the United States Army. ROTC Scholarship Programs enable qualified students to complete their degree plan of choice along with a Military Science curriculum and commission as a 2nd Lieutenant into the United States Army.<\/p><p>\r\nIf you are looking for more information feel free to either request more information below using the form or contact the BSPA Advisor: Dr. Jesse Helligso.\r\n\r\nDr. Jesse Helligso\r\nAssistant Professor\r\nACB1 Room 332 RELLIS Campus\r\n<a href=\"tel:+19793173440\">979-317-3440<\/a>\r\n<a href=\"mailto:helligso@tarleton.edu\">helligso@tarleton.edu<\/a><\/p>                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-meta-concentrations\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-concentrations-title\">\n                        <div class=\"concentrations-inner\">\n                            <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-concentrations-title\">Offered Concentrations<\/h2>\n                            <p><a 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