Urban Education Minor

The Applied Youth Development minor aims to enhance students’ understanding of young people and the systems with which they are involved. The minor offers applied course work from multiple disciplines, including Art, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Education, Human Services, Physical Activity and Wellness, Psychology, Recreation Leadership, Sociology, Special Education, and Sport Management. Students completing a minor in Applied Youth Development develop the skills necessary to work effectively with youth, including development and facilitation of activities and programs.

The Legal Studies minor is designed for students who are interested in understanding the role of law in society, including those considering law school or graduate studies. The minor enhances students’ preparation for careers in the practice of law and related professions.

Public administration refers to the institutions and individuals that are responsible for carrying into action government policies passed by legislative bodies. From the largest national and state programs spending millions of dollars to connect public schools to the Internet, to the smallest local ordinances requiring dogs to be walked on leashes, the administration of such decisions relies on the actions of bureaucrats. Public administration is bureaucracy in action.  The term bureaucracy usually carries a negative connotation in today society. It conjures up visions of red tape, paper shuffling, impersonal treatment, and frustrated citizens.  But it is responsible for providing so much of what citizens take for granted. Bureaucracy, simply stated, means putting power and authority in the hands of government bureaus, departments, offices, agencies, and administrations.