Public Administration
Why study Public Administration?
Are you interested in public service? Do you have a degree in a Public Service concentration that you would like to expand on? Public Administration is a great way to accomplish these goals! This career concentration prepares students to work in non-profit and government sectors.
Why study Public Administration at the University of Michigan-Flint?
Well Rounded. The Bachelor of Public Administration is an interdisciplinary degree that provides students with a background in several areas including administration and sociology. Paired with a great Liberal Arts education, our Public Administration program gives you the perfect knowledge base to succeed.
2 + 2. In addition to the traditional four year bachelor’s degree program, the University of Michigan–Flint offers a 2 + 2 program in Public Administration. This track is available to students who have already completed an Associate’s Degree in a specified area of public service. These areas include*:
Community Education
Criminal Justice
Fire Protection
Gerontology
Paralegal
Social Work
*For a full list, please contact the Public Administration Department.
Community Education
Criminal Justice
Fire Protection
Gerontology
Paralegal
Social Work
*For a full list, please contact the Public Administration Department.
Rewarding. Public Administration graduates typically go on to positions that allow them to interact with and help the public. If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career that allows to you to work with people, Public Administration is a great choice!
Reputation. The University of Michigan system is known throughout the country for the quality of education it provides for its students. The Flint campus is proud to carry on this tradition through offering small class sizes and personalized attention. Come see the difference we can make in your education!
Get Involved. The University of Michigan–Flint has an extremely active student life with something to interest everyone! Check out the Student Life website and find an organization (or two!) that sounds interesting. Organizations are a great way to have fun with new friends and add activities to your resume.
What can I do with a degree in Public Administration from the University of Michigan-Flint?
A degree in Public Administration prepares you to work in a wide variety of public service fields, nonprofit organizations and government positions. Our Public Administration graduates have gone on to positions in the following fields:
- Government
- Educational Administration
- Recreational Services
- Health Services
- Employee Development
- Quality Assurance
- Public Information Management
