Welcome to the Department of Public Administration
Public administration is the field of public service and prepares students for employment in government and not for profit organizations.
Students entering the field are committed to serving the public interest. Our mission is to offer a high quality education in public administration founded in democratic governance. Our faculty combine practical experience with high academic credentials, and our staff is dedicated to supporting student success.
CSUSB offers a Bachelor of Arts in Public Service and a Bachelor of Arts in Administration, Concentration in Public Administration.
Our website should answer many of your basic questions. However, if you need further information, that is what we are here for! Please let us know how we can be of assistance.
Undergraduate Programs
We offer a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration with a Concentration in Public Administration, and a new Bachelor of Arts in Public Service. Students interested in a career in public service are encouraged to declare one of these majors. Students interested in a career in public service are encouraged to declare this major.
Students in other majors are encouraged to consider declaring a minor. A minor in Public Administration or Nonprofit Management can strengthen your job prospects, particularly if you plan to work with or within government organizations. Students pursuing other concentrations within the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration may have already completed some of the required coursework and may be eligible to substitute other courses.
