University of South Florida

Bachelor of General Studies, Public Administration

The Public Administration concentration courses will benefit you if you are preparing for a career in local, state, or federal agencies of government, nonprofit organizations, and special service districts and/or graduate work in public administration and related fields.

What can I do with this degree?

Here are some common professional paths for graduates:

• City Manager
• Policy Advisor
• Budget Analyst
• Legislative Staff
• Public Relations Staff
• And more!

What’s in it for you:

• A personal coach to guide you through the enrollment process and along the path to graduation.
• 100% fully online classes.
• Credit for college credits previously earned from accredited institutions.
• Scholarships, financial aid and grants for eligible students.

Admission Requirements

To apply, please submit the following:

• Application for admission
• Non-refundable $30 application fee 
• Official transcripts from each college or university attended (current up to time of application)
• Any college or university work that was completed at a non-U.S. institution must be submitted along with a course-by-course Foreign Credential Evaluation from a Credential Evaluation Service
• Official IELTS or TOEFL scores, if applicable

In order to be admitted into the Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) program, applicants must:

• Have completed at least 60 credit hours at a regionally accredited college or university
• Have been out of school for approximately three or more years
• Complete a screened application process conducted by a program advisor
• Be in good standing with former educational institutions
• Meet USF general admissions standards for transfer students
• Additional requirements may apply, if you are a former USF student