University of Colorado-Denver - Public Administration Minor

Location: Denver, CO

Program: Public Administration Minor

Website: https://www.ucdenver.edu/

The Minor in Public Administration will provide needed competencies to a generation looking for meaningful work consistent with their social values. Public Administration courses provide students with the skills and content knowledge to work in public, private and nonprofit sectors, and the emerging fourth sector, blending social and environmental concerns with business approaches.

Western Oregon University - Public Policy and Administration Minor

Location: Monmouth, OR

Program: Public Policy and Administration Minor

Website: https://wou.edu/

Like the political science minor, WOU’s Public Policy and Administration minor can prepare students for a career in government or politics as well as help on the path to a law degree. Learn about administrative law and governmental budgeting along with classic subjects such as policy and public administration.

University of Oregon - Minor in Nonprofit Administration

Location: Eugene, OR

Program: Minor in Nonprofit Administration

Website: https://www.uoregon.edu/

The School of Planning, Public Policy and Management offers a minor to students interested in a career in the nonprofit sector. Through the minor, you can enhance your undergraduate education to include preparation for occupations and graduate study in nonprofit administration. Nonprofit organizations comprise one of the fastest growing employment sectors in the country, creating a high demand for graduates with tailored knowledge and skills to work for these diverse and exciting entities. The UO has one of the most comprehensive undergraduate nonprofit programs in the world. With a nonprofit administration (NPA) minor, you’ll gain unique skills and insights through applied coursework and hands-on projects with local professionals and nonprofit organizations. The NPA minor will help you gain a thorough understanding of current nonprofit issues and trends and develop sector-specific skills—one of the reasons NPA graduates rise rapidly to fill positions in their organizations' ranks. Curriculum overview: NPA minors enjoy practical experience in and out of the classroom and many classes work with local professionals, agencies, and organizations to help analyze and solve real issues. NPA students may choose to complete an internship as a way to explore and clarify career goals, apply academic learning, enhance and learn new skills, gain experience, and network with professionals.