The University of Toledo

Minors in Political Science and Public Administration

Minor in Political Science

Students seeking a minor in political science must complete at least 21 hours of course work at the 2000 level or above in the discipline, chosen in consultation with a departmental adviser. It is recommended that minors include in their undergraduate program the introductory course in American Government (PSC 1200) and three of the four gateway subfields. At least 9 of the 21-credit hour minimum must be at the 3000-4000 levels.

Minor in Public Administration

The minor in public administration is comprised of 21 hours of course work. The minor is not available to undergraduate political science majors; political science majors with an interest in public administration should pursue the specialization in public administration. Students minoring in public administration should take the following courses:

Required Courses (9 credits):

PSC 3420	Principles of Public Administration	3
PSC 3110	Social Science Statistics	3
PSC 4180	Computer Applications in Public Administration (or equivalent)	3

 

Electives (12 credits):

Part A-Two courses from the following:
PSC 4370	Administrative Behavior	3
PSC 4430	Public Personnel Administration	3
PSC 4440	Budgeting and Financial Administration	3
PSC 4460	Policy and Administration	3
PSC 4470	Public Organization Theory	3
Part B-Two courses from the following:
PSC 3260	Government and the Economy	3
PSC 3310	Municipal Government	3
PSC 3510	Constitutional Law I	3
PSC 3730	American Foreign Policy	3
PSC 4250	Intergovernmental Relations	3
PSC 4330	Health Care Policy	3
PSC 4340	Environmental Policy & Administration	3
PSC 4350	Health Care Delivery Systems	3
PSC 4360	Ethics in Public Policy & Administration	3
PSC 4410	Management of Nonprofit Organizations	3
PSC 4480	Comparative Public Administration	3
PSC 4490	Current Topics in Public Administration	3