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Program checklist · Public Administration and Public Policy (B.S.) [PADP]

Public Administration and Public Policy (B.S.) [PADP]

State University of New York at Cortland · Cortland, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
Public Administration and Public Policy (B.S.) [PADP]
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
120
Catalog edition
2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Students majoring in public administration and public policy are expected to complete a core curriculum covering the basics of U.S. and world politics, research techniques and political theory. In addition, students explore the relationship between politics and public administration through upper division coursework. Finally, all students must complete a capstone course either through a seminar or internship experience, plus cognate coursework in another department.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196149
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196149_70db4175
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Bachelor’s Degree Requirements

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    A. Required Courses: 18 credit hours

    8 items
    1. POL 100
      Introduction to American Government and Politics (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. POL 112
      Introduction to Political Research (3 cr. hr.) (GE 1)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. POL 240
      Introduction to Public Administration and Public Policy (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. POL 270
      Introduction to Political Theory (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. POL 312
      Methods of Political Analysis (3 cr. hr.) OR
      Not resolved to a course
    6. POL 412
      Interviews and Observations: Qualitative Methods (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. POL 340
      Current Issues in Public Policy (3 cr. hr.) or
      Not resolved to a course
    8. POL 341
      Current Issues in Public Policy (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    B. Capstone Internship: Minimum 3 credit hours

    3 items
    1. POL 480
      Washington Semester (16 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. POL 482
      New York State Legislative Internship (15 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. POL 483
      Public Administration and Policy Internship (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    C. Public Administration and Policy Electives: 9 credit hours

    20 items
    1. POL 329
      or 429 - Special Topics in Political Science (by advisement)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. POL 306
      Narcotics Policy and Enforcement (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. POL 308
      Environmental Law (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. POL 320
      The Legislative Process (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. POL 326
      State and Local Government (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. POL 346
      The Politics of Education Policy (3 cr. hr.) or
      Not resolved to a course
    7. POL 347
      The Politics of Education Policy (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. POL 348
      Gun Control: Crime, Law, Policy (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    9. POL 362
      Politics of the Global South: Lessons for the United States (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    10. POL 372
      American Political Thought (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    11. POL 400
      Seminar in U.S. Democracy (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    12. POL 403
      Constitutional Law I - Federalism and Interbranch Relations (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    13. POL 404
      Constitutional Law II: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    14. POL 405
      Discrimination Law (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    15. POL 420
      The American Presidency (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    16. POL 440
      Law and Politics in the Administrative Process (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    17. POL 441
      Comparative Public Policy (3 cr. hr.) or
      Not resolved to a course
    18. POL 442
      Comparative Public Policy (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    19. POL 485
      Field Study in Political Science (1-16 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    20. Note: only three credit hours of POL 485 may be used toward meeting the elective course requirement.
      Not resolved to a course

    D. Political Science Electives

    0 items

      E. Cognate Requirements: Minimum of 9 credit hours

      0 items

        Group 1

        4 items
        1. BIO 110
          Principles of Biology I (4 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. BIO 111
          Principles of Biology II (3 cr. hr.) and
          Not resolved to a course
        3. BIO 113
          Principles of Biology II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        4. BIO elective at the 300 level or above
          Not resolved to a course

        Group 2

        9 items
        1. CHE 227
          General Chemistry I Lecture (3 cr. hr.) and
          Not resolved to a course
        2. CHE 277
          General Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. Students should take CHE 227/277 and CHE 224 at the same time.
          Not resolved to a course
        4. CHE 228
          General Chemistry II Lecture (3 cr. hr.) and
          Not resolved to a course
        5. CHE 278
          General Chemistry II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        6. Students should take CHE 228/278 and CHE 225 at the same time.
          Not resolved to a course
        7. CHE 224
          Problem-Solving in General Chemistry I (1 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        8. CHE 225
          Problem-Solving in General Chemistry II (1 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        9. CHE elective at the 229 level or above
          Not resolved to a course

        Group 3

        3 items
        1. ECO 110
          Principles of Macroeconomics (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. MGT 250
          Principles of Management (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. Upper Level ECO/MGT 300-499 course (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        Group 4

        4 items
        1. GRY 324
          Introduction to Computer Mapping (3 cr. hr.) OR
          Not resolved to a course
        2. GRY 370
          Will the World Provide? A Research Experience for Students (3 cr. hr.) OR
          Not resolved to a course
        3. GRY 450
          Urban Geography (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        4. Geography electives: Students may take any GRY course numbered 200 or above to complete cognate. (6 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        Group 5

        3 items
        1. GLY 171
          Earth Science (4 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. SCI 180
          Natural Hazards and Disasters (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. GRY 370
          Will the World Provide? A Research Experience for Students (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        Group 6

        4 items
        1. HLH 110
          Personal and Community Health (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. HLH 390
          Environmental Health and Ecology (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. HLH 393
          Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        4. HLH 462
          Organization and Administration of Health Programs (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        Group 7

        3 items
        1. PHY 105
          Elementary Mechanics and Heat (4 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. PHY 106
          Elementary Electricity, Light and Sound (4 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. MCS 186
          Introductory Programming (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        Group 8

        0 items

          Example of the B.S. in Public Administration and Public Policy over four years

          0 items

            First Year Fall

            5 items
            1. CPN 100
              As published: “Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.)”
            2. COR 101
              The Cortland Experience: A First Year Seminar (1 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            3. POL 100
              Introduction to American Government and Politics (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            4. POL 112
              Introduction to Political Research (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            5. GE course (4 cr. hr.) Elective (1 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course

            First Year Spring

            3 items
            1. CPN 101
              Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            2. POL 240
              Introduction to Public Administration and Public Policy (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            3. Cognate Course (3 cr. hr.) GE course (3 cr. hr.) GE course (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course

            Second Year Fall

            2 items
            1. POL 270
              Introduction to Political Theory (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            2. PADP Elective (3 cr. hr.) GE course (3 cr. hr.) GE course (3 cr. hr.) GE course (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course

            Second Year Spring

            2 items
            1. POL 341
              Current Issues in Public Policy (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            2. PADP Elective course (3 cr. hr.) POL Elective WI (3 cr. hr.) GE course (3 cr. hr.) GE course (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course

            Third Year Fall

            3 items
            1. POL 312
              Methods of Political Analysis (3 cr. hr.) OR
              Not resolved to a course
            2. POL 412
              Interviews and Observations: Qualitative Methods (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            3. PADP Elective (3 cr. hr.) GE course (3 cr. hr.) Elective (3 cr. hr.) Elective (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course

            Third Year Spring

            0 items

              Fourth Year Fall

              0 items

                Fourth Year Spring

                4 items
                1. POL 480
                  Washington Semester (16 cr. hr.) OR
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. POL 482
                  New York State Legislative Internship (15 cr. hr.) OR
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. POL 483
                  Public Administration and Policy Internship (3 cr. hr.)
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. and 12 upper level elective credits
                  Not resolved to a course
                Source. State University of New York at Cortland, catalog 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog — https://catalog.cortland.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=51&poid=9044&returnto=7255. Captured page pages/0230.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.