Transfer Options
NHCC's Public Administration AS Degree program is designed to transfer seamlessly to Metropolitan State University's Human Services Leadership and Administration bachelor's degree program.
Students can increase their career opportunities by continuing on to either the Public Administration Master's degree or Advocacy and Political Leadership degree at Metropolitan State University.
Public Administration Career Outlook
Whether in government, non-profit, or the private sector, creating and administering effective policy can have a significant positive impact on an organization and community. Leaders in public administration use skills gained in their education and professional experience to address important societal issues by shaping and implementing policy, projects, and programs. Students can increase their career opportunities with further education.
Entry-Level Careers
Trainee Administrative Assistant: $40-70K annually
City Clerk: $48-72K annually
Office Support Specialist: $33-62K annually
Office Support Representative: $39-51K annually
Bachelor's Level Careers
Program Manager: $56-$86K annually
Administrative Specialist: $52-$80K annually
Administrative Assistant: $48-$70K annually
Support Technician: $41-$57K annually
Master's Level Careers
Executive Director: $130-$180K annually
Director: $120-$170K annually
Contract Administrator: $80-$103K annually
Economic Support Supervisor: $78-$93K annually
Source: Approximate advertised wage range based on job postings in Minnesota April-October 2023. Wages, education and experience requirements vary by employer.
For more career and wage data, visit Minnesota Employment and Economic Development.
Paying for College
NHCC's tuition is among the most affordable in Minnesota.
Financial Aid
- Scholarships are money you don't have to repay
- Grants are money you don't have to repay
- North Star Promise - Free College Tuition for eligible students
Program Roadmaps
Program roadmaps provide students with a guide to understand the recommended course sequence to complete their degree.
Public Administration Curriculum
| Course Code | Title | Course Outlines | Goal Areas | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PADM 1100 | Introduction to Public Administration and | View-PADM 1100 | n/a | 3 |
| PADM 1200 | Public Policy Analysis and | View-PADM 1200 | n/a | 3 |
| PADM 1300 | Public Finance and Budgeting and | View-PADM 1300 | n/a | 3 |
| ECON 1070 | Principles of Microeconomics and | View-ECON 1070 | n/a | 3 |
| POLS 1100 | American Government and Politics and | View-POLS 1100 | n/a | 3 |
| PHIL 1120 | Ethics in Organizations and | View-PHIL 1120 | n/a | 3 |
| CIS 1220 | Decision Making Excel or | View-CIS 1220 | n/a | 3 |
| CIS 1101 | Business Computer Systems I and | View-CIS 1101 | n/a | 3 |
| HSER 1100 | Introduction to Human Services and Social Work and | View-HSER 1100 | n/a | 3 |
| PADM 1700 | Policy Discussions in Public Administration | View-PADM 1700 | n/a | 3 |
Course Subject: ECON
Course Number: 1070
Course Title: Principles of Microeconomics Goal Areas: 05 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course covers theories of consumer and producer behavior as well as market structure, the role of government in the economy, distribution of income, externalities, and taxes.
Course Title: Principles of Microeconomics Goal Areas: 05 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course covers theories of consumer and producer behavior as well as market structure, the role of government in the economy, distribution of income, externalities, and taxes.
Course Subject: POLS
Course Number: 1100
Course Title: American Government and Politics Goal Areas: 05,09 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is a general introduction to American politics with emphasis on the Constitution, citizen participation, elections, and the role of the major governmental institutions - Congress, presidency and judiciary - in the formulation of public policy in the United States.
Course Title: American Government and Politics Goal Areas: 05,09 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is a general introduction to American politics with emphasis on the Constitution, citizen participation, elections, and the role of the major governmental institutions - Congress, presidency and judiciary - in the formulation of public policy in the United States.
Course Subject: HSER
Course Number: 1100
Course Title: Introduction to Human Services and Social Work Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course introduces students to the field of Human Services and the profession of Social Work. Course describes history, worker roles, and current career trends in the field. Students are required to participate in hands-on experience through service learning.
Course Title: Introduction to Human Services and Social Work Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course introduces students to the field of Human Services and the profession of Social Work. Course describes history, worker roles, and current career trends in the field. Students are required to participate in hands-on experience through service learning.
Course Subject: PADM
Course Number: 1100
Course Title: Introduction to Public Administration Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is a general introduction to the field of public administration. Topics covered include public management and leadership, organization theory and behavior, federalism and intergovernmental relationships, public policy decision-making, public budgeting and fiscal policy, human resources management, and bureaucratic ethics and accountability. Students will be encouraged to connect political, economic and social contexts to pressing community problems and their solutions.
Course Title: Introduction to Public Administration Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is a general introduction to the field of public administration. Topics covered include public management and leadership, organization theory and behavior, federalism and intergovernmental relationships, public policy decision-making, public budgeting and fiscal policy, human resources management, and bureaucratic ethics and accountability. Students will be encouraged to connect political, economic and social contexts to pressing community problems and their solutions.
Course Subject: CIS
Course Number: 1101
Course Title: Business Computer Systems I Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course develops computer and digital literacy and emphasizes its importance in today's businesses and society. Through hands-on experience students will gain an understanding of computer concepts, capabilities and applications and be able to implement this knowledge in their professional and personal lives. Computer applications covered include word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, databases, windows/operating system, e-mail use and management, folder and file organization and use of the Internet. Computer concepts covered include understanding computers and mobile devices, how a computer works, managing files, computer and mobile device hardware components, digital safety and security, application programs, input and output devices, digital storage options, ethical practices and Internet basics. Hands-on experience will be provided on computers in the Windows environment using the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of the keyboard is recommended for this course. Check with your instructor for the software edition that will be used.
Course Title: Business Computer Systems I Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course develops computer and digital literacy and emphasizes its importance in today's businesses and society. Through hands-on experience students will gain an understanding of computer concepts, capabilities and applications and be able to implement this knowledge in their professional and personal lives. Computer applications covered include word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, databases, windows/operating system, e-mail use and management, folder and file organization and use of the Internet. Computer concepts covered include understanding computers and mobile devices, how a computer works, managing files, computer and mobile device hardware components, digital safety and security, application programs, input and output devices, digital storage options, ethical practices and Internet basics. Hands-on experience will be provided on computers in the Windows environment using the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of the keyboard is recommended for this course. Check with your instructor for the software edition that will be used.
Course Subject: PHIL
Course Number: 1120
Course Title: Ethics in Organizations Goal Areas: 09,06 Credits: 3
Course Description: Foundational theories of moral evaluation and organizational principles will first be introduced. The course will encourage assessment, analysis, and argument regarding the substantial ethical issues facing modern-day institutions. These organizations may include the fields of education, corporations and non-profits, health care, politics, marketing, the media, and others. The obligations of their members and administrators to those impacted, (students, customers, patients), as well as social responsibility to the community will be questioned. A citizens rights focus will be utilized to explore questions of justice and equality within these organizations. Additional organizational issues, such as mission, messaging, organizational culture, and the impact of cultural diversity will be considered. The challenges of personal integrity and opportunities of leadership will also be closely examined, utilizing ancient philosophical literature from Aristotle to modern day thinkers. Using classic philosophical methods to question the practices and policies of contemporary organizations, we will place a strong emphasis on ethical analysis.
Course Title: Ethics in Organizations Goal Areas: 09,06 Credits: 3
Course Description: Foundational theories of moral evaluation and organizational principles will first be introduced. The course will encourage assessment, analysis, and argument regarding the substantial ethical issues facing modern-day institutions. These organizations may include the fields of education, corporations and non-profits, health care, politics, marketing, the media, and others. The obligations of their members and administrators to those impacted, (students, customers, patients), as well as social responsibility to the community will be questioned. A citizens rights focus will be utilized to explore questions of justice and equality within these organizations. Additional organizational issues, such as mission, messaging, organizational culture, and the impact of cultural diversity will be considered. The challenges of personal integrity and opportunities of leadership will also be closely examined, utilizing ancient philosophical literature from Aristotle to modern day thinkers. Using classic philosophical methods to question the practices and policies of contemporary organizations, we will place a strong emphasis on ethical analysis.
Course Subject: PADM
Course Number: 1200
Course Title: Public Policy Analysis Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course provides students with an understanding of the public policy analysis process. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to understand the effective use of policy analysis methods and techniques to determine the effectiveness of public programs. Students will be able to identify and define public problems, identify and evaluate policy solutions, and make educated recommendations to policymakers. Emphasis will be placed on real-life public policy failures and successes, and the benefits of partnership between public sectors and private sectors.
Course Title: Public Policy Analysis Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course provides students with an understanding of the public policy analysis process. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to understand the effective use of policy analysis methods and techniques to determine the effectiveness of public programs. Students will be able to identify and define public problems, identify and evaluate policy solutions, and make educated recommendations to policymakers. Emphasis will be placed on real-life public policy failures and successes, and the benefits of partnership between public sectors and private sectors.
Course Subject: CIS
Course Number: 1220
Course Title: Decision Making Excel Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course uses Microsoft Excel as a problem solving tool in analyzing and designing solutions for common business and organizational problems and then using that information to guide decision-making. This course is for anyone who has to analyze, share, chart and manage information to make more informed decisions. Problems are taken from management, accounting and finance, manufacturing and production, sales and marketing and human resources. Beginning to advanced spreadsheet concepts covered include creating, editing, formatting, printing and saving worksheets, creating charts, filtering lists, creating pivot tables, inventing macros, importing data, creating data tables, evaluating and using functions, constructing formulas, integrating worksheet data with other programs and ethical Excel practices. After this course, the student would be prepared to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Exam. Knowledge of the keyboard is recommended for this course. Check with your instructor for the software edition that will be used.
Course Title: Decision Making Excel Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course uses Microsoft Excel as a problem solving tool in analyzing and designing solutions for common business and organizational problems and then using that information to guide decision-making. This course is for anyone who has to analyze, share, chart and manage information to make more informed decisions. Problems are taken from management, accounting and finance, manufacturing and production, sales and marketing and human resources. Beginning to advanced spreadsheet concepts covered include creating, editing, formatting, printing and saving worksheets, creating charts, filtering lists, creating pivot tables, inventing macros, importing data, creating data tables, evaluating and using functions, constructing formulas, integrating worksheet data with other programs and ethical Excel practices. After this course, the student would be prepared to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Exam. Knowledge of the keyboard is recommended for this course. Check with your instructor for the software edition that will be used.
Course Subject: PADM
Course Number: 1300
Course Title: Public Finance and Budgeting Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course provides students with an understanding of the public finance and budgeting processes used in the allocation of public resources to meet public interests. Topics include the political environment, government expenditures, revenues, taxation, budgetary process theories and techniques, and the relation of government finance to the economy.
Course Title: Public Finance and Budgeting Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course provides students with an understanding of the public finance and budgeting processes used in the allocation of public resources to meet public interests. Topics include the political environment, government expenditures, revenues, taxation, budgetary process theories and techniques, and the relation of government finance to the economy.
Course Subject: PADM
Course Number: 1700
Course Title: Policy Discussions in Public Administration Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course exposes students to practical theories of local government policy development, community capacity, the economics of public investment of resources, and the ethics of public engagement and decision-making. Special attention will be given to racial equity and wealth creation activities in communities of color, capacity building and economic investment in emerging communities, establishing the appropriate balance between neighborhood and downtown redevelopment, and emerging public policy issues. Emphasis will be placed on the use of case studies to show the application of real-life public administration situations.
Course Title: Policy Discussions in Public Administration Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course exposes students to practical theories of local government policy development, community capacity, the economics of public investment of resources, and the ethics of public engagement and decision-making. Special attention will be given to racial equity and wealth creation activities in communities of color, capacity building and economic investment in emerging communities, establishing the appropriate balance between neighborhood and downtown redevelopment, and emerging public policy issues. Emphasis will be placed on the use of case studies to show the application of real-life public administration situations.
| Course Code | Title | Course Outlines | Goal Areas | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC 2360 | Psychology, Race, and Law or | View-PSYC 2360 | n/a | 3 |
| BUS 1110 | Human Relations & Professional Skills or | View-BUS 1110 | n/a | 3 |
| SOC 2210 | Social Inequality or | View-SOC 2210 | n/a | 3 |
| HSER 1400 | Basic Counseling Skills | View-HSER 1400 | n/a | 3 |
Course Subject: BUS
Course Number: 1110
Course Title: Human Relations & Professional Skills Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course focuses on the skills necessary to be successful and effective in the workplace. In addition to effectively contributing to a team while working with a diverse population, topics include: understanding human behavior, personal qualities of success, emotional intelligence, communication, workplace etiquette, conflict resolution, self-esteem, and goal setting.
Course Title: Human Relations & Professional Skills Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course focuses on the skills necessary to be successful and effective in the workplace. In addition to effectively contributing to a team while working with a diverse population, topics include: understanding human behavior, personal qualities of success, emotional intelligence, communication, workplace etiquette, conflict resolution, self-esteem, and goal setting.
Course Subject: HSER
Course Number: 1400
Course Title: Basic Counseling Skills Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: Introduces basic counseling and interviewing skills. Students will learn and apply skills that range from basic attending and listening skills to chart documentation and treatment planning.
Course Title: Basic Counseling Skills Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: Introduces basic counseling and interviewing skills. Students will learn and apply skills that range from basic attending and listening skills to chart documentation and treatment planning.
Course Subject: SOC
Course Number: 2210
Course Title: Social Inequality Goal Areas: 07,05 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course considers the social history, current conditions, and future prospects of minority groups in the United States. Topics include racism, sexism, prejudice, discrimination, affirmative action, and other related issues and social policies. Prerequisite: Soc 1110
Course Title: Social Inequality Goal Areas: 07,05 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course considers the social history, current conditions, and future prospects of minority groups in the United States. Topics include racism, sexism, prejudice, discrimination, affirmative action, and other related issues and social policies. Prerequisite: Soc 1110
Course Subject: PSYC
Course Number: 2360
Course Title: Psychology, Race, and Law Goal Areas: 09,05 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course will examine the interaction between psychology, the legal system and race. Topics we will explore include but are not limited to include eyewitness memory, the insanity defense, involuntary civil commitment, forensic evaluation in cases of child sexual abuse, false confessions, profiling, and child custody determinations. The class addresses various controversies in the law, including jury selection, jury decision-making, police interrogations and confessions, use of lie-detector tests, eyewitness testimony, repressed and recovered memories, and the role of psychologists as expert witnesses. We will survey real-world examples of what may be current at the time. These real-world examples will describe scenarios and cases that illustrate or explain an important legal concept or psychological principle covered in the chapter or section being discussed in class. This course provides a strong foundation of understanding for individuals interested in Forensic Psychology, Criminal Justice and Law.
Course Title: Psychology, Race, and Law Goal Areas: 09,05 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course will examine the interaction between psychology, the legal system and race. Topics we will explore include but are not limited to include eyewitness memory, the insanity defense, involuntary civil commitment, forensic evaluation in cases of child sexual abuse, false confessions, profiling, and child custody determinations. The class addresses various controversies in the law, including jury selection, jury decision-making, police interrogations and confessions, use of lie-detector tests, eyewitness testimony, repressed and recovered memories, and the role of psychologists as expert witnesses. We will survey real-world examples of what may be current at the time. These real-world examples will describe scenarios and cases that illustrate or explain an important legal concept or psychological principle covered in the chapter or section being discussed in class. This course provides a strong foundation of understanding for individuals interested in Forensic Psychology, Criminal Justice and Law.
| Course Code | Title | Course Outlines | Goal Areas | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1201 | College Writing I or | View-ENGL 1201 | n/a | 4 |
| ENGL 1200 | Gateway College Writing and | View-ENGL 1200 | n/a | 4 |
| ENGL 1202 | College Writing II or | View-ENGL 1202 | n/a | 2 |
| ENGL 1203 | College Writing II with Workshop and | View-ENGL 1203 | n/a | 2 |
| ECON 1060 | Principles of Macroeconomics and | View-ECON 1060 | n/a | 3 |
| COMM 2610 | Introduction to Public Relations and Strategic Communication and | View-COMM 2610 | n/a | 3 |
| HSER 1200 | Multicultural Awareness in Human Services or | View-HSER 1200 | n/a | 3 |
| COMM 1310 | Intercultural Communication and | View-COMM 1310 | n/a | 3 |
| SOC 1110 | Introduction to Sociology and | View-SOC 1110 | n/a | 3 |
| PSYC 1150 | General Psychology | View-PSYC 1150 | n/a | 3 |
Course Subject: ECON
Course Number: 1060
Course Title: Principles of Macroeconomics Goal Areas: 05,08 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course covers mainstream theories, the economy's recent performance, national income and output levels, money and the banking system, inflation and unemployment, fiscal and monetary policies, economic growth, and international trade.
Course Title: Principles of Macroeconomics Goal Areas: 05,08 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course covers mainstream theories, the economy's recent performance, national income and output levels, money and the banking system, inflation and unemployment, fiscal and monetary policies, economic growth, and international trade.
Course Subject: SOC
Course Number: 1110
Course Title: Introduction to Sociology Goal Areas: 05,07 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is a study of social and cultural aspects of human behavior. Topics include society and culture, roles and norms, groups and organizations, deviance, inequality, social and cultural change, and research methods.
Course Title: Introduction to Sociology Goal Areas: 05,07 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is a study of social and cultural aspects of human behavior. Topics include society and culture, roles and norms, groups and organizations, deviance, inequality, social and cultural change, and research methods.
Course Subject: PSYC
Course Number: 1150
Course Title: General Psychology Goal Areas: 05 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course provides an overview of topics in psychology. Topics may include history of psychology, research methods, physiological psychology, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, memory, motivation and emotion, personality, stress and coping, abnormal behavior, therapy, and social psychology. Students are strongly encouraged to check with an advisor to determine if this is the appropriate course for their degree/program. You must meet perquisites or obtain instructor permission to take this course.
Course Title: General Psychology Goal Areas: 05 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course provides an overview of topics in psychology. Topics may include history of psychology, research methods, physiological psychology, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, memory, motivation and emotion, personality, stress and coping, abnormal behavior, therapy, and social psychology. Students are strongly encouraged to check with an advisor to determine if this is the appropriate course for their degree/program. You must meet perquisites or obtain instructor permission to take this course.
Course Subject: HSER
Course Number: 1200
Course Title: Multicultural Awareness in Human Services Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This class examines attitudes and enhances knowledge and skills that are necessary to work effectively with culturally diverse populations in the human services field. Students will explore their own and other's cultural identities, values, attitudes, and behaviors. Adjusting services to the multicultural needs of individuals who are served will be emphasized.Recommended completion of, or concurrent enrollment in EAP 1260: College Writing Skills Development plus EAP 1230: College Reading and Study Skills or above with a grade of C or better
Course Title: Multicultural Awareness in Human Services Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This class examines attitudes and enhances knowledge and skills that are necessary to work effectively with culturally diverse populations in the human services field. Students will explore their own and other's cultural identities, values, attitudes, and behaviors. Adjusting services to the multicultural needs of individuals who are served will be emphasized.Recommended completion of, or concurrent enrollment in EAP 1260: College Writing Skills Development plus EAP 1230: College Reading and Study Skills or above with a grade of C or better
Course Subject: ENGL
Course Number: 1200
Course Title: Gateway College Writing Goal Areas: 01 Credits: 4
Course Description: This class provides extended practice in critical reading, writing, and thinking skills. Students will develop an effective writing process and work to achieve college-level competence in reading and responding to texts, visuals, events, and ideas in a variety of written formats, with an emphasis on the academic essay. Audience awareness, interpretation and analysis, logical reasoning, and persuasive and argumentative skills will be developed. MLA style documentation of primary sources will be included.
Course Title: Gateway College Writing Goal Areas: 01 Credits: 4
Course Description: This class provides extended practice in critical reading, writing, and thinking skills. Students will develop an effective writing process and work to achieve college-level competence in reading and responding to texts, visuals, events, and ideas in a variety of written formats, with an emphasis on the academic essay. Audience awareness, interpretation and analysis, logical reasoning, and persuasive and argumentative skills will be developed. MLA style documentation of primary sources will be included.
Course Subject: ENGL
Course Number: 1201
Course Title: College Writing I Goal Areas: 01 Credits: 4
Course Description: This class provides extended practice in critical reading, writing, and thinking skills. Students will develop an effective writing process and work to achieve college-level competence in reading and responding to texts, visuals, events, and ideas in a variety of written formats, with an emphasis on the academic essay. Audience awareness, interpretation and analysis, logical reasoning, and persuasive and argumentative skills will be developed. MLA style documentation of primary sources will be included.
Course Title: College Writing I Goal Areas: 01 Credits: 4
Course Description: This class provides extended practice in critical reading, writing, and thinking skills. Students will develop an effective writing process and work to achieve college-level competence in reading and responding to texts, visuals, events, and ideas in a variety of written formats, with an emphasis on the academic essay. Audience awareness, interpretation and analysis, logical reasoning, and persuasive and argumentative skills will be developed. MLA style documentation of primary sources will be included.
Course Subject: ENGL
Course Number: 1202
Course Title: College Writing II Goal Areas: 02,01 Credits: 2
Course Description: This class focuses on the research process, textual analysis of primary and secondary sources, rhetorical strategies for argument and persuasion, and successful integration of sources into a longer academic paper utilizing MLA (or other, as appropriate) documentation format. The class may be disciplinary, interdisciplinary, or topical in content.
Course Title: College Writing II Goal Areas: 02,01 Credits: 2
Course Description: This class focuses on the research process, textual analysis of primary and secondary sources, rhetorical strategies for argument and persuasion, and successful integration of sources into a longer academic paper utilizing MLA (or other, as appropriate) documentation format. The class may be disciplinary, interdisciplinary, or topical in content.
Course Subject: ENGL
Course Number: 1203
Course Title: College Writing II with Workshop Goal Areas: 01,02 Credits: 2
Course Description: This class focuses on the research process, textual analysis of primary and secondary sources, rhetorical strategies for argument and persuasion, and successful integration of sources into a longer academic paper utilizing MLA (or other, as appropriate) documentation format. The class may be disciplinary, interdisciplinary, or topical in content.
Course Title: College Writing II with Workshop Goal Areas: 01,02 Credits: 2
Course Description: This class focuses on the research process, textual analysis of primary and secondary sources, rhetorical strategies for argument and persuasion, and successful integration of sources into a longer academic paper utilizing MLA (or other, as appropriate) documentation format. The class may be disciplinary, interdisciplinary, or topical in content.
Course Subject: COMM
Course Number: 1310
Course Title: Intercultural Communication Goal Areas: 08,07 Credits: 3
Course Description: The influence of culture is an especially important and sensitive issue facing us today. A person's culture strongly influences his/her identity, beliefs, expectations, and communication style. This course explores communication across culture as defined by nationality, gender, and ethnicity while concentrating on effective use of communication in all of these areas.
Course Title: Intercultural Communication Goal Areas: 08,07 Credits: 3
Course Description: The influence of culture is an especially important and sensitive issue facing us today. A person's culture strongly influences his/her identity, beliefs, expectations, and communication style. This course explores communication across culture as defined by nationality, gender, and ethnicity while concentrating on effective use of communication in all of these areas.
Course Subject: COMM
Course Number: 2610
Course Title: Introduction to Public Relations and Strategic Communication Goal Areas: 01,09,02 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course examines the principles, evolution, practice, and ethics of strategic communication and public relations. Student will learn to analyze and critique different public relations and strategic communication campaigns across different contexts, cultures, and communities. Students will engage in the campaign creation process through research, message and narrative creation, and evaluation of strategic communication.
Course Title: Introduction to Public Relations and Strategic Communication Goal Areas: 01,09,02 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course examines the principles, evolution, practice, and ethics of strategic communication and public relations. Student will learn to analyze and critique different public relations and strategic communication campaigns across different contexts, cultures, and communities. Students will engage in the campaign creation process through research, message and narrative creation, and evaluation of strategic communication.
| Goal Area 3 Natural Science (Lab Recommended) - 3 credits | ||||
| Goal Area 4 Mathematical Logical Reasoning (3 credits) | ||||
| Goal Area 6 Humanities Fine Arts (NOT Philosophy Course) - 3 credits |
| Total Credits Required | 60 |
2024-2025
The Associate of Science (AS) in Public Administration program is designed for students who are interested in transferring after graduation to pursue a bachelor's degree in Human Services Leadership and Administration (BHS) at Metropolitan State University (MSU). This associate is part of Multi-Campus Collaboration pathways program of 2+2+1 model between NHCC and MSU, whereby students can also earn a Master’s in Public Administration while earning their bachelor’s degree at Metro State University. Coursework for this Associate program includes such areas as basic principles, concerns and methods of public services, public policy analysis, public finance & budgeting, ethics, economic, and communication & public relations.
Public Administration (PADM) Associate of Science (AS)
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the history, present, and future of Public Administration. (ELO 1)
- Identify and define public problems, identify and evaluate policy solutions, and make educated recommendations to policymakers. (ELO 1, 2a, 2e, 4a, 4d)
- Understand the political, legal, ethical and social context of public administration. (ELO 1)
- Recognize and articulate assumptions that underlie ethical policy development, implementation strategies, and community-engagement, with a focus on emerging communities and communities of color. (ELO 2a, 2e, 3a, 3b)
- Understand and apply basic analysis of revenue sources and expenditures of public finance and budgeting. (ELO 1, 2a, 2d, 4a, 4d)
- Describe basic economic theories and policies. (ELO 1)
- Explain how to transform the way we think, prioritize, and deliver public relations services, and describe media techniques used to develop and maintain positive public image. (ELO 1, 2a, 2b, 3b, 3c, 4a, 4e)
- Apply current technology to specific public administration tasks. (ELO 1, 2d, 2e, 3d, 4a)
Program roadmaps provide students with a guide to understand the recommended course sequence to complete their degree.
Information on careers, including career descriptions, salary data, and employment outlook is available on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website and O*Net Online website.
If you are planning on transferring to another institution, follow the guidelines available on our transfer resources web page to help you plan the process: Transfer Information
The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree is intended for students whose primary goal is to complete the credentials for a specific career and/or prepare for transfer to complete a bachelor's degree at a college or university with whom North Hennepin Community College has an articulation agreement. The A.S. degree provides a balance of general education courses and the required scientific, professional or technical courses in the degree program.
A student shall:
Developmental Courses Some students may need preparatory course(s) in Math and/or English. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward a degree.
Equal Opportunity Employer and Disability Access Information North Hennepin Community College is a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and an equal opportunity employer and educator. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 7634930555 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 18006273529.
A student shall:
- Earn a minimum of 60 semester credits as required in the program, with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above in courses taken at North Hennepin Community College. Specific programs may have additional requirements or a higher minimum grade point average.
- Earn a minimum of 15 semester credits at North Hennepin Community College. A student must complete at least 50% of career specific courses at North Hennepin Community College.
- Earn 30 credits in at least 6 Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal areas.
- Earn 30 professional/technical credits.
- Have four years to complete the graduation requirements as published in the catalog in effect at the time of their initial enrollment. Students taking more than four years to complete their graduation requirements may follow any catalog published during the four year period preceding their graduation.
Developmental Courses Some students may need preparatory course(s) in Math and/or English. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward a degree.
Equal Opportunity Employer and Disability Access Information North Hennepin Community College is a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and an equal opportunity employer and educator. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 7634930555 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 18006273529.
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