Public Administration
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On Campus
Serve the Public Good
Public administration is an ideal major for those interested in careers in government, city management, international organizations, nonprofits, and consulting firms. You’ll study how government policies are implemented and learn to positively advance communities at the local, state, and federal levels.
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We regularly offer a range of courses that cover central issues and questions in the study of politics and government, including courses on the American political system (e.g., constitutional rights and liberties, the American presidency, Congress, parties and interests groups, and political behavior); World Politics (e.g., international relations, international law and organizations, American foreign policy); Comparative Politics (the politics and government in the major regions of the world, e.g., Western and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and Asia); Political Philosophy; and Public Administration.
At Miami, there is something for everyone
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We prepare our students for their futures, whether in advanced studies or careers and as citizens. Our alumni go on to study at top graduate and professional schools. Other alumni find careers in business, the Foreign Service, the armed forces, federal, state, and local government, law enforcement, lobbying, and non-profit organizations. Some of our alumni serve in Congress, at the White House, and in U.S. embassies abroad. Some of our alumni have successful careers in academic political science, including the president of a university, deans, and department chairs.
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Your college experience here will be one of the most exciting times of your life. To make sure of this, we’ll provide you with a powerful support system.
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90%
First-to-second year retention
Miami University Data
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21st
Among Public Universities in the United States for Four-Year Graduation Rate
The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac
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96%
of 2018-2019 graduates who were employed or furthering their education by fall 2019
Miami University Data
Testimonials
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Interacting with, listening to, and learning from the perspectives of diverse peoples and fostering connections among diverse groups of people have been central components of my life’s work.
Kevin McLaughlin ’09
Founder, Larema Coffee
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