Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Muskingum University prepares students for careers as a budget analyst, city manager, county clerk, legislative support, lobbyist, non-profit manager, policy analyst, and more. The program focuses on serving as management in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government. Program courses include: roles of public administration, the management of public policy, executive-legislative relations, public budgetary processes and financial management, administrative law, professional ethics, and research methods. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Muskingum University (Muskingum)

1555 Newark Rd, Zanesville, OH

Muskingum University, located in New Concord, Ohio, was founded in 1937 by Scotch-Irish settlers of the region through cooperation with the New Concord government and in affiliation with the Presbyterian Church. The school became a coeducational institution in 1958 and saw increased growth after the Civil War. The school has gone from a few hundred students in the late 1800's to nearly 2000 enrolled students today. The school has also transitioned from a classical college to a liberal arts college.

Academics

Muskingum University offers a variety of bachelor and graduate degree programs, allowing students to pursue a major that best suits their interests under the auspices of a liberal arts education. The school has a 16-1 student teacher ratio, allowing students to easily approach their professors and to obtain a more personalized education. The undergraduate science program available at the school is considered among the best in the United States, and all areas of study are given importance in regards to quality student education. Graduate programs have separate requirements for admission, including a different application process, an undergraduate degree, and GRE scores.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Communication
• Criminal Justice
• History

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admission to Muskingum University is based on the student's application, high school curriculum, college preparation work, standardized test scores, teacher and counselor recommendations, and activities and traits outside of a classroom setting. These factors will be taken into consideration by a review committee when determining if a student will be admitted to the university. Once a decision is rendered a notification will be given to the applicant, and if accepted it will be accompanied by material preparing the student for a transition to college life.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, awarded based on need as determined through the information provided by a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The financial aid office will utilize information within the FAFSA to prepare a financial aid package for the student based on need and merit. Students must reapply for aid prior to the start of each academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Legislators

Description

Develop, introduce or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, State, or Federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, legislators employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Transportation Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that provide transportation services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, transportation managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).