Courses in the public service degree concentration in the organizational leadership program will cover the components of public sector management, including public policy, public management, and professional ethics. A concentration in public service will prepare students for jobs in public service within any area of the public sector including public safety (law enforcement, fire, and rescue), state and local public administration, nonprofit management, and public relations.
The following courses are offered through eMajor to satisfy the Area F requirement, however, additional courses can also satisfy the requirement. Students should consult with their academic advisor when selecting Area F courses.
| Course | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ORGL 1100 | Leadership in Global Society | 3 |
| ORGL 1500 | Profiles of Leaders | 3 |
| ORGL 2100 | Writing for Leadership | 3 |
| ORGL 2601 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 |
| ORGL 2800 | Ethics and Leadership | 3 |
| ORGL 2900 | Program and Policy Evaluation for Leaders | 3 |
| Course | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ORGL 2050 (ACED 2050) | Communications for the Workplace | 3 |
| ORGL 3400 (ACED 3400) | Technology for Organizations | 3 |
| POLS 4218 (ACED 4820/POLS 4860) | Project Management in the Public Sector | 3 |
| ENGL 3405 (ENGL 3010/3030) ENGL 3405 | Professional and Technical Writing | 3 |
| POLS 4200 (POLS 3600) | Principles of Public Administration | 3 |
| POLS 4219 (POLS 4610) | Public Human Resource Management | 3 |
| POLS 4204 (POLS 4620) | Public Finance | 3 |
| ORGL 3200 (PSYC 3800) | Introduction to Organizational Development | 3 |
| ORGL 3000 | Reflective Seminar I: Self as Learner | 1 |
| ORGL 3050 | Reflective Seminar II: Self in Context | 1 |
| ORGL 4000 | Reflective Seminar III: Transforming Self, Self-Transformation | 1 |
| ORGL 4690 | Organizational Leadership Capstone | 3 |
(12 hrs) (pick 12 hours (4 courses) from the following)
| Course | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ORGL 4900 | Internship | 3 |
| POLS 3601 (POLS 3100) | POLS Methods | 3 |
| POLS 3201 (POLS 3610) | Public Policy | 3 |
| POLS 4220 | Administrative Law and Government | 3 |
| POLS 4221 (POLS 4600) | Government Organization and Administrative Theory | 3 |
| POLS 4202 (POLS 4650) | Interorganizational Behavior | 3 |
| COMM 3330 (POLS 4860) | Advanced Communication Skills | 3 |
| POLS 4215 (POLS 4860) | Management of Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| PHIL 4120 (POLS 4860) | Professional Ethics | 3 |
| POLS 4217 (POLS 4860) |
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3 |
| POLS 4210 (POLS 4860) | Public Management | 3 |
| POLS 4860 | Special Topics | 3 |
Transfer credit and lower-level coursework can be used to satisfy this requirement.
*Course schedules are subject to change based on enrollments and demand
