Degree Stats
Associate in Applied Science (64 credit hours)
Cost per credit hour: $250
Career Choices
The Public Administration Associate degree program will give you the policy-making skills and management training you need to prepare you for jobs that include:
- Housing manager
- Local government officer
- Policy officer
- Human resources
- Analyst
- Government social research officer
- Civil Service administrator
- Charity officer
- Social researcher
- Educator
- Consultant
- Health service manager
Classes You’ll Take
This accredited program will give students the knowledge and skills they’ll need to make their next step towards a future in civil service. You’ll learn about finance, management styles, teamwork, information systems, organizational behavior, communication, and economics. And with our flexible scheduling, you can earn your degree at your own pace. Whether you do it part-time or full-time, you’re free to pursue your education on your time.
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What Will I Learn?
- Procedures for public policy. (PAD100)
- Careers in public service. (PAD100)
- Public sector budgeting process. (PAD107)
- Financial restraint and auditing. (PAD107)
- Human resources, performance appraisal, collective bargaining, and grievances. (PAD122)
- Equal employment opportunity. (PAD122)
- Organizational behavior. (PAD170)
- Relationship between attitudes and behavior. (PAD170)
- National Government and the two major political parties. (POS110)
- Voting systems and lawmaking processes for the U.S. Congress. (POS110)
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Full-Time Schedule
Earn your degree in just four semesters on a full-time schedule.
SEMESTER 1 (15 CREDITS)
COM100 (3): Introduction to Human Communication
ENG101 (3): First-Year Composition
HIS103 (3): United States History to 1865
PAD100 (3): 21st Century Public Policy and Service
CIS114DE (3): Excel Spreadsheet
SEMESTER 2 (15 CREDITS)
CIS105 (3): Survey of Computer Information Systems
ENG102 (3): First-Year Composition
PAD107 (3): Public Finance Administration
PAD122 (3): Public Sector Human Resources Management
CRE101 (3): College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking
SEMESTER 3 (16 CREDITS)
MAT142 (3): College Mathematics
GPH113 (4): Introduction to Physical Geography
POS110 (3): American National Government
PAD170 (3): Public Sector Organizational Behavior
SOC101 (3): Introduction to Sociology
SEMESTER 4 (18 CREDITS)
ECN211 (3): Macroeconomic Principles
ECN212 (3): Microeconomic Principles
SOC212 (3): Gender and Society
GBS233 (3): Business Communication
PSY101 (3): Introduction to Psychology
MGT229 (3): Management and Leadership I
*Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites
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Part-Time Schedule
The part-time schedule breaks down the curriculum into eight semesters.
SEMESTER 1 (9 CREDITS)
COM100 (3): Introduction to Human Communication
ENG101 (3): First-Year Composition
HIS103 (3): United States History to 1865
SEMESTER 2 (6 CREDITS)
PAD100 (3): 21st Century Public Policy and Service
CIS114DE (3): Excel Spreadsheet
SEMESTER 3 (9 CREDITS)
CIS105 (3): Survey of Computer Information Systems
ENG102 (3): First-Year Composition
PAD107 (3): Public Finance Administration
SEMESTER 4 (6 CREDITS)
PAD122 (3): Public Sector Human Resources Management
CRE101 (3): College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking
SEMESTER 5 (7 CREDITS)
MAT142 (3): College Mathematics
GPH113 (4): Introduction to Physical Geography
SEMESTER 6 (9 CREDITS)
POS110 (3): American National Government
PAD170 (3): Public Sector Organizational Behavior
SOC101 (3): Introduction to Sociology
SEMESTER 7 (9 CREDITS)
ECN211 (3): Macroeconomic Principles
ECN212 (3): Microeconomic Principles
SOC212 (3): Gender and Society
SEMESTER 8 (9 CREDITS)
GBS233 (3): Business Communication
PSY101 (3): Introduction to Psychology
MGT229 (3): Management and Leadership I
*Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites
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Flexible Block Calendar Scheduling
Rio offers flexible start dates and class times, so you can create a schedule that works for you. Plan out your degree and certificate classes by checking out our Block Calendar System.
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Success is a Team Effort
Just because you can do it alone doesn’t mean you have to. Planning your education can be a daunting task. That’s why we have a dedicated team of Success Coaches on hand to help you achieve your goals. When it comes to enrollment, advising, and financial aid, our Success Coaches have the expertise to help you find the most flexible and affordable college options to get you on the fast track towards a brighter future.