Advanced Start BS in Public Administration and Policy
Earn your Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Policy from Kaplan University Online.
As the government becomes interconnected to the practically every area of society, an understanding of government process, policy, procedure, and the law could be beneficial for a myriad of careers. Kaplan University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Policy delves into an interdisciplinary study of organization, structure, and processes of government, helping students become aware and proficient in the issues challenging society on a local, national, and global scale. For individuals with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, this Kaplan degree can be earned online in as little as two years.
The program enables students to investigate and understand policy administration processes and implementation through direct government action as well as public and private interaction. Kaplan’s curriculum includes a study of government structure and processes, tools used to implement policy, processes by which public policy is formulated and implemented, the evolution of law and policy, economics of public administration, and methods and tools used to evaluate and design policy.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Policy program can pursue careers such as coordinator of government relations, risk manager, contract administrator, legislative assistant, research and policy associate, health policy analyst, program administrator, purchasing manager, contracting officer, contracting specialist, and assistant director of volunteer services.
Areas of Study: Administration, Political Science
Degree Type: Bachelor's Degrees
Program is available online!