Bachelor of Public Administration at Auburn University

    Bachelor of Public Administration at Auburn University

    Bachelor of Public Administration at Auburn University

    Auburn University offers the Bachelor of Public Administration as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Auburn, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for public administration and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 16, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Public Administration

    POLI 1090 American Government with a C or better is a prerequisite for some higher-level political science courses. A score of 4 or higher on the AP American Government test satisfies the prerequisite requirement. Contact the department chair or program coordinator for further information.

    Freshman
    FallHoursSpringHours
    ENGL 1100 English Composition I3ENGL 1120 English Composition II3
    Core Humanities (PHIL 1020 preferred)13COMM 1000 Public Speaking3
    Core Science I4Core Science II4
    POLI 1090 American Government in Multicultural World3POLI 1050 Global Politics and Issues or 2020 Principles of Microeconomics3
    GEEL 1000 General Elective1GEEL 1000 General Elective3
     14 16
    Sophomore
    FallHoursSpringHours
    Foreign Language I 4Foreign Language II (to complete sequence)4
    Core History3Core History to complete sequence3
    Core Mathematics3Core Fine Arts3
    Core Literature3LBAR 2010 Liberal Arts Careers Preparation2
    GEEL 1000 General Elective2POLI 2100 State Government and Policy3
     15 15
    Junior
    FallHoursSpringHours
    POLI 3000 Political Science Research Methods I3POLI 3270 Policy Process3
    POLI 3250 Introduction to Public Administration3Course from Group 2- Nonprofit Organizations and Community Governance23
    GEEL 1000 General Elective3Course from Group 3- Elections and Democractic Practice3
    Course from Group 1- Democratic, Political, and Administrative Systems3GEEL 1000 General Elective6
    Course from Group 4- State and Local Governance3 
     15 15
    Senior
    FallHoursSpringHours
    POLI 3260 Organization Theory3POLI 4140 Public Finance3
    POLI 4160 Public Personnel Administration3GEEL 1000 General Elective6
    Course from Group 7- Public Law3Course from Group 5- Community Planning3
    GEEL 1000 General Elective6Course from Group 6- Global Public Service and Cultural Competency3
     UNIV 4AA0 Creed to Succeed0
     15 15
    Total Hours: 120
    1

    If Literature requirement was completed prior to Fall 2013, Core Humanities must cover SLO 3.

    2

    Students must meet with their advisers to determine approved courses for Groups 1 through 7.

    3

    COMM 1000 fulfills SLO 7.

    Disciplines

    College of Liberal Arts

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Public Administration at Auburn University

    Entry Requirements

    International freshmen applicants are currently attending or graduated from high school but have not attended college (summer following high school graduation excluded).

    International Freshmen Criteria

    Admission to Auburn University is competitive. More students apply to Auburn each year than we can admit, and many have strong academic credentials. 

    Documents Needed 

    Traditional Applicant:

    A completed application includes an admissions application and an application fee; an official evaluated high school transcript, official ACT/SAT scores, official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores, affidavit financial support, and supporting bank letter. 

    Test-Optional Applicant:

    A completed application includes an admissions application and an application fee; an official evaluated high school transcript, official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores, affidavit financial support, and supporting bank letter.

    Standardized Test Requirements

    The ACT or the SAT is required of all international freshmen applicants. Official test scores must be submitted directly from the testing agency.

    Auburn University School codes are:

    • ACT 0011
    • SAT 1005

    Academic Transcripts

    International students attending a U.S. high school can send their transcripts directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. 

    Admissions Processing
    1550 E Glenn, Suite 1210
    Auburn, AL 36849

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Public Administration at Auburn University

    Application Fee 60

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Public Administration at Auburn University

    When you are ready to apply, your application can be submitted online at auburn.edu/admissions or through the Common Application. There is no preference given to either application. We encourage you to submit the application you start. Filling out both applications may delay your file review process.

    Options

    Apply through Auburn University Summer, Fall 2023
    Apply through Common App Summer, Fall 2023
    Auburn University Spring 2024 Application Opens July 1
    • Submit your Admission Application.
    • Pay the $60 non-refundable application fee (USD).
    • ACT and/or SAT scores submitted directly from the testing agency.
    • TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores sent from the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
    • Submit your official evaluated high school transcripts.
    • Submit an Affidavit of Financial Support.
    • Submit a Supporting Bank Letter.
    Bachelor of Public Administration at Auburn University
    Auburn University
    Auburn University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Auburn

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