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BS/MPA Public Administration
General Distribution

English/Verbal Expression:
TWO (2) writing courses
• Introduction to Composition
• Intermediate Composition (this course must be taken at Clark)

Math and Science:
FOUR (4) full courses with at least one in Math and one in Science
• Mathematics: Requirement can be met by taking courses with a MATH prefix.
• Science: Options include any course with a SCIS prefix. Subject options include: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry,
  Geography (physical)Environmental Studies

Social Sciences:
Six (6) full courses are required which reflect at least three disciplines. The course options include:
Required Course:

• Communications Course One Comparative Politics Course

Additional Subject Options:
• Anthropology
• Communications (some courses)
• Criminal Justice
• Economics
• Geography (cultural)
• Government
• History
• Interdisciplinary (some courses)
• International Studies (some courses)
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Women's Studies (some courses)

Humanities:

FIVE (5) full courses are required which reflect at least three disciplines.
Required Courses:
• A Survey Course In Literature
• Professional Ethics
Additional Subject Options:
• Classics
• Languages
• Communications (some)
• Literature
• English
• Music
• History
• Philosophy
• Humanities
• Speech and Public Speaking
• Interdisciplinary (some)
• Theater
• International Studies
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Language Arts
• Women's Studies

The Major Field:
EIGHT (8) full courses must be completed for a letter grade (half must be 200 level).
A prerequisite for the following courses is Introduction to Composition. Required Courses: • One Economics Course
• Budgeting/Finance
• Statistics
• Management Theory Issues And Cases(MPA)
• Organizational Behavior (MPA)
• Approved Core Course (MPA)
Optional course: One optional course must be taken and may be selected from the followin areas.
• Economics
• Psychology
• History
• Sociology
• International Studies
• Government.

Perspectives:
ONE (1) full course must be taken at Clark during the Junior or Senior year.
A perspectives course is any course which is international in its focus.

Electives*:
SIX (6) or more full courses must be completed, with at least one elective in computer/information science.
Students in the Integrated Undergraduate/Graduate program may take any COPACE course. Students choose electives from the following areas: • Advertising
• Business Administration
• Computer Science
• Human Resource Development
• Public Administration
• Social Services
• The number of electives will vary for students who transfer courses to Clark University.