Studying Public Administration at Regis

Regis University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Administration degree is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge and skills to become innovative leaders who can effectively evaluate, plan and implement public sector programs.
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B.S. Public Administration

Degree Overview

The B.S. in Public Administration degree teaches students that public service is not simply performing a process. The outstanding government leader is one who knows the process and has the skills to deliver service in the face of greater public demands and diminishing resources.

Through the online and on-campus Public Administration degree program, students advance the concept of "the public good," learn to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of public policies, consider the interests of stakeholders and influence those who make public policy happen. Students will also learn the value and necessity of building public/private partnerships as the creative way to deliver public service. This comprehensive, accelerated program is taught by professionals with public, private and nonprofit sector experience who will bridge the gap between theory and practical application.

As a graduate of Regis University's College for Professional Studies Public Administration program, you will be qualified to pursue a position in city/county management, policy analysis, budget consulting and analysis, human resource management, occupational safety coordination, lobbying, information specialization or grant writing. You will learn to think critically and analytically about the development and implementation of public policy issues, enabling you to better understand the political dynamics in your own community and to be a more effective public official by understanding how to achieve goals through collaboration and consensus-building.

A Faster Path to Success Through Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees

Students have the opportunity to work on a B.S. in Public Administration degree in tandem with one of the School of Management's graduate degree programs. Learn how you can complete both degree programs at a faster pace and a more affordable cost.

Program Requirements

Listed below are the required courses for completion of this degree at Regis University. Please note that recent course requirement updates may not be reflected in the list below and you should contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

This degree program requires 128.00 credit hours for completion. Please contact your advisor or the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126.

CPS: Undergraduate Core

Advncd Oral/Written

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COM 406, COM 437, EN 325, EN 482, EN 475 (3SH)

English Composition

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EN 203 (3SH)

Global Issues

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Global Issues (6SH)

HU 366 - Leading Lives That Matter

Provides an opportunity to explore the question, "How ought we to live?" in light of educational and professional goals within the context of the Jesuit tradition.

Literature/Hum

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Literature/Humanities (3SH)

Mathematics

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MT 201, MT 204, MT 270 (3SH)

Natural Science

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Natural Science (3SH)

Oral Communication

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COM 210 or COM 211 (3SH)

Philosophy

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All PL courses (6SH)

Religious Studies

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all RC and RS courses (6SH)

Social Science

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Social Science (6SH)

Public Administration Major Foundational

BA 300 - Business Systms in a Sustainable Society

Applies individual skills in a systems approach to business, probes individual and organizational functional dependencies, and responsibility to internal and external stakeholders in the context of social responsibility, sustainable growth, and the Jesuit world view questioning 'How ought we to live?'

BA 366 - Management Essentials

Examines managerial principles, theory, practices, and problems applicable to a variety of modern organizational settings and conditions. Explores specific techniques, trends, and skills related to each of the managerial functions and leadership.

BA/EC 335

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(3SH)
Global Business Issues

EC 320 - Principles of Macroeconomics

Introduces macroeconomics, emphasizing the forces that determine the level of national product and national income, and the fiscal and monetary policies that are designed to influence their level. Explores the areas of public finance, money and the banking system, economic growth and international trade.

Cross listing(s): EC 320C.

EC 330 - Principles of Microeconomics

Studies microeconomics, supply and demand. Examines the causes of different market structures, their influence on market conduct and performance, and issues of public policy towards a variety of different kinds of market behavior.

MT 270 - Introduction to Statistics

Presents standard topics in introductory statistics for students whose major is not mathematics. Topics include descriptive statistic, probability distributions, estimations, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation and other topics.

Cross listing(s): BA CITI MT 270C.

PA 300 - Government Role in Society

Examines the role and social responsibility of various government levels in our society. Explores how the levels of government (local, state, federal) are structured and provide services to their citizens.

PA 400 - Public Policy

Analyzes how governments determine priorities and implement policies. Investigates factors that influence policy making, implementation, and assessment.

Public Administration Upper Division Major

BA 452 - Management of Human Resources

Examines the nature and challenge of personnel management from mechanics to social responsibility, the organization of a work force and the development and management of human resources. Studies creating a favorable work environment, including management and labor relations, remuneration and security for employees.

BA 454 - Organizational Behavior

Emphasizes organizational environment and behavior concepts. Focuses on human resources and system ideas, motivating employees, job satisfaction, leadership, managing change, communication and group processes, employee counseling, and interpersonal and group dynamics.

BA 458 - Project Management

Identifies tools and processes of project management with emphasis on organizational structures and resources for successful management. Includes tools and techniques for project planning, staffing, and budgeting.

BA 479 - Managing Tech for Business Strategies

Provides executive perspective on management information systems, systems analysis and database management. Develops an understanding of strategic issues underlying information systems, technical issues in developing systems, strategic issues related to critical business success factors. Includes information's role in competition, industry leadership, and business planning. Covers alternative development methods and addresses issues of databases, projected management, and functional management. NOTE: Not for CIS majors.

Cross listing(s): CS 480 MCMT 480 CIS 480 BA 479.

BA 493A - Business Research

Applies business theory and research methodology to develop the proposal for Senior Capstone--BA 493B. Focuses on problem definition, research design, data acquisition, and analysis.

Pre-requisite: TAKE BA*300 AND MT*270;

BA 493B - Senior Capstone

Provides culminating experience of the major, focusing on integrating theory with application and implementation of research to a complex business problem, need, or opportunity.

Pre-requisite: BA*493A

PA 410 - Public Finance

Evaluates how governments spend the taxpayers' money and how they collect the revenue to carry out programs and services. Analyzes the various types of budgets utilized by governments. Explores how cost-benefit analysis is used for making allocation decisions in government. Practice how to set goals, develop performance criteria and evaluate performance of government programs.

PA 420/430

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Three (3) semester hours selected from:
PA 420 or PA 430

PA 450E-W - Topics in Public Management:

Explores concepts of innovation and change, the use of conflict resolution for communicating while developing a model of strategic management in order to identify and evaluate opportunities. Develops an understanding and an appreciation for ethical decision-making in government using the above concepts.

PA 495F - Ethics in Government

Focuses on ethical problems that arise and role of the individual decision-maker in the entry-level position as opposed to the managerial level. Studies the various philosophical and social/psychological decision making systems which can be used to resolve ethical problems. Includes case studies and role-playing in the government setting.

Cross listing(s): BA 495F.

Course Descriptions

Listed below are the available courses offered at Regis University within this respective degree program. The courses below include the degree program requirements as well as courses. Please contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

BA 300 Business Systms in a Sustainable Society (3.00)

Applies individual skills in a systems approach to business, probes individual and organizational functional dependencies, and responsibility to internal and external stakeholders in the context of social responsibility, sustainable growth, and the Jesuit world view questioning 'How ought we to live?'

BA 335 Global Business Issues (3.00)

Assesses global impacts from historical, cultural, social, economic, government, and business perspectives. Analyzes how changes affect decision-making, ethical and justice concerns.

Cross listing(s): EC 335.

BA 366 Management Essentials (3.00)

Examines managerial principles, theory, practices, and problems applicable to a variety of modern organizational settings and conditions. Explores specific techniques, trends, and skills related to each of the managerial functions and leadership.

BA 452 Management of Human Resources (3.00)

Examines the nature and challenge of personnel management from mechanics to social responsibility, the organization of a work force and the development and management of human resources. Studies creating a favorable work environment, including management and labor relations, remuneration and security for employees.

BA 454 Organizational Behavior (3.00)

Emphasizes organizational environment and behavior concepts. Focuses on human resources and system ideas, motivating employees, job satisfaction, leadership, managing change, communication and group processes, employee counseling, and interpersonal and group dynamics.

BA 458 Project Management (3.00)

Identifies tools and processes of project management with emphasis on organizational structures and resources for successful management. Includes tools and techniques for project planning, staffing, and budgeting.

BA 479 Managing Tech for Business Strategies (3.00)

Provides executive perspective on management information systems, systems analysis and database management. Develops an understanding of strategic issues underlying information systems, technical issues in developing systems, strategic issues related to critical business success factors. Includes information's role in competition, industry leadership, and business planning. Covers alternative development methods and addresses issues of databases, projected management, and functional management. NOTE: Not for CIS majors.

Cross listing(s): CS 480 MCMT 480 CIS 480 BA 479.

BA 493A Business Research (3.00)

Applies business theory and research methodology to develop the proposal for Senior Capstone--BA 493B. Focuses on problem definition, research design, data acquisition, and analysis.

Pre-requisite: TAKE BA*300 AND MT*270;

BA 493B Senior Capstone (3.00 - 6.00)

Provides culminating experience of the major, focusing on integrating theory with application and implementation of research to a complex business problem, need, or opportunity.

Pre-requisite: BA*493A

EC 320 Principles of Macroeconomics (3.00)

Introduces macroeconomics, emphasizing the forces that determine the level of national product and national income, and the fiscal and monetary policies that are designed to influence their level. Explores the areas of public finance, money and the banking system, economic growth and international trade.

Cross listing(s): EC 320C.

EC 330 Principles of Microeconomics (3.00)

Studies microeconomics, supply and demand. Examines the causes of different market structures, their influence on market conduct and performance, and issues of public policy towards a variety of different kinds of market behavior.

MT 270 Introduction to Statistics (3.00)

Presents standard topics in introductory statistics for students whose major is not mathematics. Topics include descriptive statistic, probability distributions, estimations, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation and other topics.

Cross listing(s): BA CITI MT 270C.

PA 300 Government Role in Society (3.00)

Examines the role and social responsibility of various government levels in our society. Explores how the levels of government (local, state, federal) are structured and provide services to their citizens.

PA 400 Public Policy (3.00)

Analyzes how governments determine priorities and implement policies. Investigates factors that influence policy making, implementation, and assessment.

PA 410 Public Finance (3.00)

Evaluates how governments spend the taxpayers' money and how they collect the revenue to carry out programs and services. Analyzes the various types of budgets utilized by governments. Explores how cost-benefit analysis is used for making allocation decisions in government. Practice how to set goals, develop performance criteria and evaluate performance of government programs.

PA 430 Community Influences on Government (3.00)

Examines the dynamics involved when governments interact successfully with the communities they serve by analyzing factors that influence public and private arrangements. Develops an appreciation for the political processes needed in a free and open market system.

PA 450E-W Topics in Public Management: (3.00)

Explores concepts of innovation and change, the use of conflict resolution for communicating while developing a model of strategic management in order to identify and evaluate opportunities. Develops an understanding and an appreciation for ethical decision-making in government using the above concepts.

PA 495F Ethics in Government (3.00)

Focuses on ethical problems that arise and role of the individual decision-maker in the entry-level position as opposed to the managerial level. Studies the various philosophical and social/psychological decision making systems which can be used to resolve ethical problems. Includes case studies and role-playing in the government setting.

Cross listing(s): BA 495F.

How to Apply

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Students with prior college credit, military credit, professional licenses or certificates or several years of work experience may be able to translate this experience directly into college credit.

Your enrollment counselor will help evaluate your prior learning credit, provide information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance, recommend courses and help you get started with the application process.

At a minimum, applicants seeking a bachelor’s degree from the College for Professional Studies must either:

  • Possess a high school diploma (from a regionally accredited high school) or its equivalent and a minimum of 30 semester hours of transferrable course credit from a regionally accredited college or university, OR
  • Possess a high school diploma (from a regionally accredited high school) or its equivalent and three years of documented, post-high school work experience. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the School Assistant Dean. Download guidelines for work experience admission appeal.

Please remember: Applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed. Apply a minimum of 14 days before the start of classes to ensure optimal course selection.

Materials Needed for Application and Admission

  • Application: Completed online undergraduate application form
  • Application fee: $50.00 non-refundable application fee (waived for previous Regis University students)
  • Writing skills placement essay: All new, degree-seeking students must submit a writing sample with the application for admission, even if English credits are being transferred toward your degree. Select one of the essay topics to demonstrate your abilities. Download a copy of the essay guidelines and essay evaluation criteria . (The writing skills placement essay is not required for non-degree seeking students.)
  • Submit official transcripts within 30 days of the date of application. If official transcripts are not received within 30 days you will be unable to register for future courses until the transcripts are received.

    Transcript request forms  are included with your application materials. Official transcripts must be sent directly from your previously attended schools to the CPS Admission Office.

    Transfer credit cannot be evaluated or awarded until all official transcripts are received.

  • Work experience: If you have at least 30 credit hours of college coursework, work experience is optional. If you have less than 30 credit hours to transfer toward your degree, you must document that you have at least three years of work experience after high school, or a combination of work experience and previous college credit equivalent to three years. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the School Dean. Download the guidelines for work experience admission appeal.
  • Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens.

Tuition

Undergraduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: Local Campus Programs
Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of January 2013.

Institution Estimated Total Program Cost Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program
Colorado Christian University $14,210 - $56,056 30 - 128 $427 $1,400
Colorado State University $17,032 - $48,393 30 - 120 $348 $6,579
Metro State College of Denver $10,721 - $30,584 30 - 120 $221 $4,100
Regis University $12,350 - $52,530 30 - 128 $410 $50
University of Colorado at Denver $10,964 - $45,083 30 - 120 $336 $884 - $4,763
University of Denver/University College $21,180 - $86,554 30 - 123 $697 $270 - $822

Undergraduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: National Online Programs
Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of January 2013.

Institution Estimated Total Program Cost Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program
Argosy University $16,425 - $65,025 30 - 120 $540 $225
Capella University $13,931 - $56,035 30 - 121 $463 $50
Kaplan University $17,457 - $67,846 30 - 121 $554 $845
Regis University $13,850 - $58,930 30 - 128 $460 $50
University of Phoenix $18,050 - $72,200 30 - 120 $570 $950 - $3,800
Walden University $12,817 - $51,687 30 - 121 $418 $280 - $1,120

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