Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration
120 credits
Requirements for graduation from the Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration are:
Students must successfully complete 120 credit hours of college-level courses in the degree program, including the lower-division Associate Degree and 42 hours of specified Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration coursework.
Students must achieve a cumulative GPA of not less than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in all courses attempted (including transfer hours, but excluding college preparatory courses) and in all courses attempted at Indian River State College.
Refer to General Education Requirements for additional requirements.
Transfer from Associate Degree: 42 credits
General Education Requirement: 36 credits
Major Concentration Courses: 42 credits
Degree Requirements
Common Prerequisite Courses required - 9 credits
| CGS 1060 | College Computing | 3 credits |
| | Or | |
| CGS 1100 | Introduction to Computer Applications for Business | 3 credits |
| ECO 2013 | Principles of Economics Macro | 3 credits |
| | Or | |
| ECO 2023 | Principles of Economics Micro | 3 credits |
| POS 1041 | American Government | 3 credits |
Required Common Prerequisite Courses may be taken as part of the A.A. or A.S. Degree.
Technical Core - 18 credits
Required Technical Core courses may be drawn from Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, Fire Science, Public Administration, Emergency Administration and Management, or Emergency Medical Services disciplines (all 18 credits must be within one discipline). Contact an academic advisor for more details.