Public Affairs

Careers in Public Affairs

“I chose the public affairs major because I wanted to learn more about the inner workings of public and nonprofit organizations.” – Public Affairs student

CDW022The Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs prepares students for a multitude of professional paths and a lifetime of learning. The focus of this major is on developing students for careers in public service including government and nonprofit organizations. Some of the career areas include:

  • City management
  • Community Relations
  • Education administration
  • Urban planning and design
  • Public health administration
  • Law enforcement
  • Economic Development Planner
  • Legislative research, lobbying, analysis
  • Elected office
  • Program Manager
  • Political campaign management
  • Human resources
  • Management Consultant
  • Intergovernmental Relations Officer
  • Economic development
  • And many more!

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“I chose the degree because of the wide array of the jobs available.”
– Public Affairs student

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“I am able to see problems through a number of different lenses now. I also have become a better person and manager, hopefully setting an example.”
– Public Affairs student

 

 

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