For students interested in pursuing a Master of Public Administration (MPA) at NKU, the three required Public Service Minor courses (PAD 500, 501 and 511) may be waived, reducing the required credit hours from 39 to 30 to complete the MPA program.
The 18 credit hour Public Service minor is designed for students interested in careers that focus on serving others, usually through government agencies and nonprofit organizations.
Consider the Public Service Minor
If a Career In Any of the Following Interests You
Service delivery or management in a local, state or federal agency
Policy making, implementation and evaluation
Nonprofit organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
Community planning and development
Public safety or court administration
Children and social service programs
Public health and environmental management
Educational administration
The Public Service Minor Requires 18 Credit Hours
Core Required Courses (9 credit hours)
PAD 500 Foundations of Public Administration
PAD 501 Human Resources Management
PAD 511 Budgeting Techniques and Applications
Electives (select 9 credit hours)
PAD 420 Managing the Not-For-Profit Organization (3 credits)
PAD 560 Planning and Community Development (3 credits)
PAD 496 Internship in Public Administration (1-15 credits)
PAD 498 Public Service Practicum (1-6 credits)
PAD 594 Special Topics in Public Administration (3 credits)
