Minor in Public Administration/Policy

In conjunction with the Emergency and Disaster Health Systems Management degree, students may choose to complete additional classes in the Department of Political Science beyond the required EDHS degree courses to obtain a Minor in Public Administration/Policy. Students must complete 18 credit hours for the Minor.

Students interested in this option must contact the Emergency and Disaster Health Systems Minor Advisor EDHS Main Office

The following coursework must be completed to be eligible for the minor.


Minor Requirements


  • Minimum 18 credits
  • Minimum grade of ‘C’ in courses applied to the minor
  • Students pursuing the Political Science, B.A. may share a maximum of 3 courses between the major and the minor

Require Courses  ( 15 credits)

  • POLI 250 – Introduction to Public Administration and Policy (3)
  • POLI 350 – The Policy-Making Process (3)
  • POLI 352 – Administrative Law (3)
  • POLI 353 – Governmental Budgeting and Financial Administration (3)
  • POLI 354 – Public Management and Personnel Systems (3)

Elective Course (3 credits)

Choose ONE 3-credit course from the following:

    • POLI 440 – Urban Politics (3)
    • POLI 442 – Intergovernmental Relations (3)
    • POLI 443 – Urban Problems and Policy Analysis (3)
    • POLI 445 – Law, Politics and American Educational Policy (3)
    • POLI 446 – The Politics of Poverty and Social Welfare Policy (3)
    • POLI 448 – Internship in Policy, Politics, and Administration (4)
    • POLI 449 – Politics of Environmental Policy (3)
    • POLI 450 – Seminar in Public Administration and Policy (3) (*Recommended by EDHS)
    • POLI 452 – Politics of Health (3)
    • POLI 459 – Selected Topics In Public Policy (3)

Total Credits Required for Minor: 18

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