AAS in Public Administration and Policy
Earn your Associate of Applied Science in Public Administration from Kaplan University.
As the government becomes interconnected to the practically every area of society, an education in government process, policy, procedure, and the law could be beneficial for a myriad of careers. Kaplan University’s Associate of Applied Science in Public Administration 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.
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, and goals of public policy.
Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Public Administration program can pursue careers such as administrative assistant, legislative assistant, research and policy associate, city council assistant, court clerk, municipal clerk, license clerk, entry-level positions in federal government, lobby organizations, and nonprofit organizations.
Areas of Study: Administration, Political Science
Degree Type: Associate's Degrees
Program is available online!