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7th Ave. (480) 377-4050 619 N. 7th Ave.  Phoenix, AZ 85007
Ann Ott Adult Learning Center (480) 377-4300 1801 S. 12th St.  Phoenix, AZ 85034
Avondale (480) 377-4400 420 N. Central Ave.  Avondale, AZ 85323
East Valley (480) 377-4150 1455 S. Stapley Dr., Suite 15  Mesa, AZ 85204
Lifelong Learning Center (480) 377-4250 12535 Smokey Dr.  Surprise, AZ 85374
Luke Air Force Base (480) 377-4010 7383 N. Litchfield Rd.  Glendale, AZ 85309
Northern (480) 377-4200 1715 West Northern Ave.  Phoenix, AZ 85032
School of Dental Hygiene (480) 377-4100 1150 E. Washington St.  Phoenix, AZ 85034
Scottsdale Adult Learning Center (480) 941-5166 1170 N. 86th Way  Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Tempe (480) 517-8540 2323 W. 14th St.  Tempe, AZ 85281

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Online Public Administration 

Earn Your Public Administration Degree Online!

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Public Administration program is designed to meet the needs of employees of government agencies and those desiring employment or advancement in government agencies. The program covers the history, present and future of public administration. Courses include topics on finance, communication, organizational behavior, teamwork and management styles.

CIPS Code: 44.0401

Associate in Applied Science in Public Administration

Required Courses 15
Certificate Title Credits
Certificate of Completion in Public Administration 15

Restricted Electives

Restricted Electives
Students must choose 24 industry/job specific elective credits from the list of Restricted Electives below and have them approved by the department chair.		 24
Course # Course Title Credits
ACC111 Accounting Principles I 3
ACC230* Uses of Accounting Information I 3
ACC240* Uses of Accounting Information II Shared Unique Number NumberECN2201 3
ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles Shared Unique Number Number ECN2202 3
ECN212 Microeconomic Principles 3
GBS151 Introduction to Business 3
GBS205 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business 3
GBS233 * Business Communication 3
MGT175 Business Organization and Management 3
MGT229 Management and Leadership I 3
POS110 American National Government Shar POS110ed Unique Number Number POS110 3
POS221 Arizona Constitution 1
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology Shared Unique Number Number PSY1101 3
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology Shared Unique Number Number SOC1101 3
SOC212 Gender and Society 3
BTOxxx Any BTO Business Technology for the Office course
COVxxx Any COV Covey Course
HSAxxx Any Human Services Administration courses
LBSxxx Any LBS Library Skills course
LETxxx Any LET Law Enforcement Technology course
PADxxx Any PAD Public Administration courses

 

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirements 25
General Education Core 15
Course # Course Title Credits
First-Year Composition
ENG101 *
ENG102 *
ENG111 * 		First-Year Composition Shared Unique Number Number ENG1101 (3) AND
First-Year Composition Shared Unique Number Number ENG1102 (3) OR
Technical Writing (3) 		3
Oral Communication
COM100
COM230 *		 Introduction to Human Communication Shared Unique Number Number COM1100 (3) OR
Small Group Communication (3)		 3
Mathematics
MAT102 *
MAT122 *		 Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) OR
Intermediate Algebra (3)		 3
Critical Reading
CRE101 *
CRE111 *		 College Critical Reading (3) OR
Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3)		 3
General Education Distribution 10
Humanities and Fine Arts
Any approved general education course in the Humanities and Fine Arts area.		 3
Natural Sciences
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences area.		 4
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Any approved general education course in the Social and Behavioral Sciences area.		 3
Click any of the above course #'s for detailed information and register for it today! **

Notes

  • The total amount of credits required for this degree is 64.
  • Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program
  • Minimum GPA: 2.00
  • * Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites
  • xxx Indicates any module
  • ** Not all classes are offered every semester. Contact an academic advisor for additional information

Program Competencies

  1. Explain how the trend of government moving to privatization affects intergovernmental relations. (PAD101)
  2. Describe the changes in public service over the last thirty years and discuss future trends. (PAD101)
  3. Explain the budgeting process and the roles of various public sector budget offices. (PAD107)
  4. Summarize financial restraint and auditing in both the public and private sectors. (PAD107)
  5. Summarize the following processes: Human resources, performance appraisal, collective bargaining, and grievances. (PAD122)
  6. Define equal employment opportunity and cite landmark cases dealing with it. (PAD122)
  7. Explain organizational behavior in the public sector. (PAD170)
  8. Explain the relationship between attitudes and behavior as well as job satisfaction and behavior. (PAD170)

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