The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Administration and Policy will give students the tools to think critically about problems facing public and nonprofit institutions, and to develop and implement solutions. The program combines the study of public administration, public policy, and communication through a variety of courses. Students will learn to tackle complex societal issues by learning techniques for sound policy development and effective public administration. Students will have the opportunity to take electives in some of the most important topics facing public servants, such as education, economics and foreign affairs. 

Degree Requirements & Courses

Our graduates pursue careers in:

  • Public or nonprofit management 
  • Health care/policy management 
  • Policy research/analysis 
  • City management 
  • Education policy  
  • Project coordination  
  • Elected office 
  • Government relations 
  • Federal/state legislative staff 

We also offer an Accelerated BA-MPA option.

Making an Appointment with Your Academic Advisor

Appointments can be easily scheduled through MU Connect. If you are not a current Political Science or Public Administration and Policy major, you will need to search for the advisors below.

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Rebecca Fallon (last names A-G)

W109A Locust Street Building
FallonRM@missouri.edu
To schedule an appointment and/or see upcoming Zoom drop-in hours, please use MU Connect.

Sarah Kammeyer (last names H-O)

W109C Locust Street Building
KammeyerS@missouri.edu
To schedule an appointment and/or see upcoming Zoom drop-in hours, please use MU Connect.

Kati Abbott (last names P-Z)

W109B Locust Street Building
AbbottKM@missouri.edu
To schedule an appointment and/or see upcoming Zoom drop-in hours, please use MU Connect.

We want to answer your questions! If you are thinking about majoring in political science or public administration and policy, contact one of the academic advisors for the department.

  • Rebecca Fallon (last names A-G)  FallonRM@missouri.edu
  • Sarah Kammeyer (last names H-O)  KammeyerS@missouri.edu
  • Kati Abbott (last names P-Z)  AbbottKM@missouri.edu

If you are not a current MU student, you can declare your major when you apply to the University. Contact Mizzou Admissions to apply and to find out about financial aid, residential life, and more.