Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
University of Colorado Denver

Program Details

Learn the skills necessary to help your local community with this online Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration. Graduates of this program can find fulfilling career opportunities in nonprofit leadership, government, emergency services, homeland security, and emergency management.

Experience is a valuable learning tool, and this program recognizes that with CTE credits available for students with a work history in public service professions. Courses prepare you with key communication skills, cultural awareness, ethical decision-making abilities, and more. Some of the roles available to graduates include city manager, nonprofit executive director, homeland security, emergency management coordinator, and urban planner.

Students may choose from four specializations within this online Public Administration degree:

  • Emergency Management
  • Environmental Policy and Management
  • Nonprofit Management
  • International Development

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Colorado Denver is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Admission Tests

ACT/SAT

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score