Course variations

Course summary

This program is excellent preparation for individuals who wish to pursue careers in local, state, or federal government; nonprofit organizations; the private sector; or international affairs. Career paths may lead to jobs in housing and community development, intergovernmental relations, nonprofit management, public finance, training, transportation, public policy analysis, and environmental organizations. In addition, the degree builds a solid foundation for future graduate work. Public Sector Management emphasizes the legislative, organizational, and financial aspects of public administration. Courses provide theoretical and practical examinations of federal, state, and local governments in relation to business, labor, and communities. Basic managerial and finance courses are geared toward the public sector.

Program modules

The McGhee Core Curriculum is required of all degree-seeking students enrolled at the Paul McGhee Division: Writing (8 - 10 Credits): The following courses may be required based on writing placement assessment, and should be successfully completed within the first three semesters: Intensive Writing Workshop / Y20.7501; Writing Workshop I / Y20.7502; Writing Workshop II / Y20.7503. Critical Thinking (4 Credits): Critical Thinking / Y20.6401. Quantitative Reasoning (4 Credits): Students select one of the following based on math placement assessment in close consultation with their advisor: Math I / Y10.1101; Mathematical Reasoning / Y10.1105; Math II / Y10.1141; Precalculus / Y10.1171; Calculus with Applications to Business and Economics / Y10.1174. Scientific Issues (4 Credits): Students select one of the following in consultation with their advisor: Fundamentals of Biology I / Y13.2001; Global Ecology / Y20.3203; Stars, Planets, and Life / Y20.3207; Biology of Hunger and Population / Y20.3215. History, Culture, and Art (12 Credits): Students select one course from each subgroup in consultation with their advisor. Historical Perspectives (4 Credits): Renaissance to Revolution / Y20.5804; The American Experience / Y20.5820; Classical and Medieval World / Y20.5821; Contemporary World / Y20.5822. Global Perspectives (4 Credits): World Cultures: Africa / Y20.5011; World Cultures: Middle East / Y20.5012; World Cultures: Asia / Y20.5013; World Cultures: Latin America and the Caribbean / Y20.5014. Literary and Artistic Expressions (4 Credits): History of Music / Y20.5438; Visual Expressions in Society / Y20.5441; Major 20th-Century Writers / Y20.6201; Oral Traditions into Literature / Y20.6209.

Entry requirement for international students

Admission requirements include scores of SAT / ACT and TOEFL. Course specific requirements, if any, can be requested from the respective departments.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

New York University

Department name

School of Continuing and Professional Studies, Paul McGhee Division