Degree Requirements

GEP Signature Courses (See Curricula): six courses

GEP Variable Courses (See Curricula): six to nine courses, including

Social/Behavioral Sciences:

POL 101 or 111

GEP Overlays (See Curricula): three courses, two must be MGT 212 & POL 201

GEP Integrative Learning Component: three courses

GEP Electives: eight courses*

Major Concentration: twelve courses

6 Introductory Courses (100-200 level):

ACC 101

Concepts of Financial Accounting

ACC 102

Managerial Accounting

MGT 121

Organizations in Perspective

DSS 200

Intro to Information Systems

MGT 212

Managing Workforce Diversity

POL 201

Intro to Political Science Research

7 Upper Division Courses (300-400 level):

Required (4 courses):

POL 314

Public Administration

POL 315

Government and Business

POL 317

Suburban Government & Problems

POL 491

Philadelphia Area Internship

PADM electives (choose 3 of following):

POL 308

Congress & the Legislative Branch

POL 309

The Presidency

POL 311

Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties

POL 312

Law and Social change

POL 313

Public Policy

POL 316

State and Local Government

POL 411

Washington Internship I

MGT 320

Management of Human Resources

The Department strongly recommends that all students take the appropriate introductory course prior to enrolling in an upper division class.