The Public and Nonprofit Administration (PNPA) concentration of the USI’s Political Science major will prepare you for a career in managing public and nonprofit organizations. The PNPA concentration is the only undergraduate program of its kind in the Tri-State area. By pursuing this concentration, you will learn how to effectively manage public and nonprofit organizations and gain expertise in leadership, organizational behavior, human resources, public policy, and budgeting. USI's program offers opportunities to work for government and non-profit service groups and gain management skills that will help you on the job market. You will gain real-world experience through internships and study abroad.
Additional credit hours could indicate a second major, minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
Majoring in political science with a PNPA concentration can qualify you for many different career paths in private for-profit and nonprofit organizations, as well as public sector organizations. Whether you wish to work as a hospital or school administrator, for a government agency, or an advocacy group, the PNPA concentration will be relevant to you.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
