Politics, Policy & Public Administration

Delivered 100% online, the bachelor’s in politics, policy and public administration program offers unique rural-informed global curriculum and hands-on learning opportunities, such as field placements and internships.

Earn an Online B.S./B.A. in Politics, Policy and Public Administration from EOU

Gain essential public service knowledge, skills and connections through Eastern Oregon University’s online B.S./B.A. in Politics, Policy and Public Administration. You’ll learn to respond effectively and fairly to issues that affect global communities. Our transfer-friendly program accepts up to 135 credit hours.

Unique rural-informed curriculum with a global perspective
Optional hands-on learning opportunities, such as field placements and internships

What Makes Us Unique

Our program is for individuals looking to gain a broad understanding of working in the public sector. Unlike other programs that focus on public policy and administration in urban settings, EOU’s degree offers a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students to work anywhere.

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Master of Public Administration Program

Program Benefits

Comprehensive overview of the three dimensions of public service: politics, policy, and administration
Flexible online coursework allows you to complete your degree at your own pace

*Price reflects tuition for Oregon residents. Non-resident tuition is $305/credit hour. Speak to an enrollment counselor for more information.

Make a Difference

The online bachelor’s in politics, policy and public administration will help you prepare for a variety of impactful roles that are growing quickly. Our program provides you with the knowledge, skills and connections necessary for navigating a successful career in the public arena.

Rural-informed curriculum allows you to fill a need for well-rounded public administrators across the country
Broad-based public service curriculum covers the political issues, policy processes and administrative aspects of public service
Hands-on learning opportunities, such as internships and field placements, that will help you build your resume and make connections

Pursue Diverse Public Administration Jobs

Legal Assistant
Research Analyst
Regional Planner
Environmental Specialist

Program Outcomes

Upon graduation, you’ll be able to:

Lead and manage in public governance.
Participate and contribute to the policy process.
Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions.
Articulate and apply a public service perspective.
Communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry.

Skills You’ll Gain

Leadership
Policy creation
Analytics
Critical thinking
Communication

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Curriculum & Tuition

180 total credits required

In the 23 courses in the bachelor’s in politics, policy and public administration program, you’ll learn to respond effectively and fairly to issues that affect global communities. In addition to the online coursework, you can gain hands-on experience with a practicum elective or take part in optional in-person components of the program. Field placement and internships can take place in various settings, like government organizations or non-profits, so you can build relationships with professionals in the field you envision yourself working.

Through EOU’s Fast Track Transfer Pathways, students can seamlessly accelerate their pathway to a high-quality bachelor’s degree program. Our transfer-friendly program accepts up to 135 credit hours. For those looking to complete graduate study, we offer an accelerated M.P.A. option that allows students to apply 15 undergraduate credits toward the online M.P.A degree.