Public Service & Administration Major (BIS)

Villanova's Public Service and Administration (PSA) major prepares students for career advancement in government and in nonprofit organizations. In the Public Service and Administration (PSA) major, students are introduced to ethical, philosophic, theological, historical, social, and political perspectives that influence the leadership and management of government and nonprofit organizations.

This major is offered under the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) in partnership with the Department of Public Administration and is available to CPS students fully online and as a hybrid program. Students gain first-hand knowledge of effective practices in the government and nonprofit sectors as well as experience in networking and professional development.

Courses in the major cover topics such as public budgeting, strategic planning, leadership, public policy, ethics, and organizational development. They are taught by an accomplished faculty of scholars and practitioners - including, for example, managers at the federal, state, and local levels, and executives of non-profit organizations.

Eligible students may seek to enroll in the combined BIS/MPA or BA/MPA program

Note: The Public Service and Administration major is also offered under the Bachelor of Arts degree in partnership with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students should refer to the specific requirements of that degree/major here.

Major Requirements (30 Credits)

Required Major Courses (7 Courses, 21 Credits)

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
18

Choose one of the following courses:

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Major Electives (3 Courses, 9 Credits)

Students can choose three courses from the below options or from the departmental list.

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15

BIS Core Curriculum (39 Credits)

Free Electives (51 Credits)

Degree Credit Summary

  • Major Credits: 30 credits
  • Core Credits: 39 credits
  • Free Elective Credits: 51 credits
  • TOTAL REQUIRED DEGREE CREDITS: 120 credits

Note: The above credit totals are based on the minimum number of required credits in each degree area. The minimum number of required credits in each area listed above must be met. Credits taken beyond the required minimum for one area may not be applied to another area.

Total Credits:
39

 

Disclaimer:
The above program requirements are applicable to students entering Summer 2024 and beyond. Please consult the appropriate archived catalog available on the homepage for years prior to these requirements. In order that programs offered by Villanova University reflect current advances and additions to knowledge and upgraded professional requirements, Villanova University reserves the right to change programs and requirements without prior notice. Students generally are bound to the requirements in effect and published online for the year in which their class begins its first year of study. Special requirements may be in effect for students who have left the University and are being readmitted. Students are advised to check with the web catalog or with their college offices regarding changes that may affect them. Additional academic information may be obtained from the various college offices and the web sites listed for the particular policies, programs and services found in this catalog. 

Overview

Program

Type

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

Curriculum Guide

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