Is University of Phoenix accredited?

We’ve been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) and its predecessor for more than 40 years.

Public administration courses

Learn how public policy is implemented in government, nonprofit and public institution by choosing from several undergraduate and graduate level public administration courses. These courses are designed to give you an overview of management and leadership within government and nonprofit organizations.

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5-6 week courses

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COA Components	Non-degree Single Course
Tuition and Fees¹ Tuition and Fees¹	Tuition and Fees¹ $954
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment Books, course materials, supplies and equipment	Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $141
Transportation Transportation	Transportation $272
Living Expenses² Living Expenses²	Living Expenses²
Food Food	Food $530
Housing³ Housing³	Housing³ $1,024
Dependent care expenses Dependent care expenses	Dependent care expenses $0
Disability related expenses Disability related expenses	Disability related expenses $0
Total COA Total COA	Total COA $2,921

¹The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.

²The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.

³The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.

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Why take public administration courses with us?

Choose from several public administration online courses to better understand the basics of government at the federal, state and local level along with the dynamics of political decisions on public policy. You can also learn the elements and steps of grant writing.

Understand how communities operate

Take courses that help you learn how working in the public sector requires organizational abilities and a thorough understanding of social, governmental and budgetary issues.

满足你的最后期限,和目标

Typically, our courses are 5-6 weeks long. This helps you manage work, school and life, all while meeting your academic and professional needs.

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Our prices are competitive and fixed. And, if this course can help you in the workplace, check to see if your employer will cover you for it.

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Consider a bachelor’s degree

If you like the way these courses fit into your busy life or help you bring new skills to your job, check with an enrollment representative to see if you can apply them toward this degree program.

Bachelor degree

Bachelor of Science in Public Administration

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Frequently asked questions

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Most of the courses are designed to help you understand foundational concepts as they relate to the inner workings of public and government agencies, as well as how public administration factors into processes and the public sector.

Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at 866-354-1800.