Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

When you enroll in Walden University's B.S. in Political Science and Public Administration program with a concentration in Public Service Through Civic Engagement, you have the opportunity to learn about cross-cultural communication, social networking as a catalyst for social change, leadership and volunteerism, and social change in the community. Core courses explore topics such as constitutional law, the making of public policy, American government, global issues in politics, and political controversies. A capstone course concludes the degree program.

What Are the Prerequisites?

When you apply to Walden University's B.S. in Political Science and Public Administration program with a concentration in Public Service Through Civic Engagement, you should have strong leadership and communication skills and have a strong desire to participate in community activities as well as shape public policy. Applicants to Walden Universitys bachelors programs must be at least 24 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent, be an active member of the military or a veteran, or have already earned at least 90 quarter hours of credit. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Program Requirements?

The B.S. in Political Science and Public Administration program with a concentration in Public Service Through Civic Engagement incorporates 181 quarter credit hours. The degree program is divided into general education courses, core courses, concentration courses, and elective courses. Elective courses can be taken from any political science and public administration concentration or any bachelor's program.

Core Courses

• Communication Skills for Career Development
• American Government
• Global Issues in Politics
• Political Controversies
• Principles of Public Administration
• The Making of Public Policy
• Constitutional Law
• Ethics in Public Leadership
• Capstone

Concentration Courses

• Intercultural Communication
• Social Change in the Community
• Leadership and Volunteerism
• Communication for Social Change
• Any B.S. in Political Science and Public Administration concentration course

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

Once you have completed Walden University's B.S. in Political Science and Public Administration program with a concentration in Public Service Through Civic Engagement, you will have the opportunity to pursue various community-based career options with community organizations and nonprofits. As a job candidate, you should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and also have a strong interest in the issues that are affecting a particular community or social demographic. Some possible job titles could include:

• Community organizer
• Nonprofit communications director
• Nonprofit manager
• Political campaign manager

Career opportunities may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Advanced Degrees

In addition to pursing career options, you also have the opportunity to apply to master's degree programs once you have finished Walden University's B.S. in Political Science and Public Administration program with a concentration in Public Service Through Civic Engagement. A master's degree program that focuses on public service may include courses on leadership in public service, the ethical and legal aspects of public service, analysis for decision-making in public service, and communication processes and conflict transformation. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Degrees you could pursue include:

• Master of Public Service
• Master of Public Administration
• Master of Public Service and Administration
• Master of Public Policy