Public Administration Program
School of Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies
Approved Electives
The following is a list of electives that have been approved for MPA students in recent semesters in order to provide examples of the kind of coursework that applies in fulfillment of the elective requirement. It does not include all classes that may qualify as electives. All electives, regardless of whether they appear on this sheet or not, MUST BE APPROVED BY THE MPA DIRECTOR.
Examples of Approved Elective Courses
| Subject | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| CNSL | 5060 | Counseling Ethics and Professional Issues |
| CRMJ | 5130 | Criminal Justice Management |
| MGT | 5450 | Selection, Training, and Development |
| POLS | 5051 | Environmental Politics Administration |
| POLS | 5052 | Federal Land Politics |
| PBAD | 5420 | Seminar in Public Administration |
| PBAD | 5460 | Public Administration and Law |
| PBAD | 5465 | Survey of Non-Profit Sector |
| PBAD | 5500 | Internship in Public Administration |
| POLS | 5530 | Legislatures & Legislation |
| POLS | 5600 | Political Violence |
| POLS | 5710 | Topics: Local Government Management |
| POLS | 5710 | Topics: Non-Profit Management |
| POLS | 5710 | Topics: Rural Governance |
| POLS | 5710 | Topics: Technology and Public Administration |
| POLS | 5710 | Topics: Women in Public Policy |
| POLS | 5710 | Topics: Wyoming Futures |
| POLS | 5810 | Seminar in Political Philosophy |
| RNEW | 5810 | Forest Management |
| STAT | 5220 | Statistical Methods |
(Students are also allowed to take electives offered outside of the MPA program. Consult the program director for additional opportunities.)
