PUBA, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
- Credits in Major: 60
- GPA cumulative minimum: 2.00
- GPA major minimum: 2.00
Resources for Success
- Map out your own plan through My.SeattleU.edu
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs
- Learn more about academic advising on the Advising Services page
Contact Information:
Arts & Sciences Advising: ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu
Seattle U Advising Services: seattleu.edu/advising
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| Language 1150 (5) | Language 1250* (5) | Language 1350* (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Get Involved
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| PUBA 2020 Power, Participation, and Social Change (5) | ECON 2130 Principles of Economics - Macro (5) | ECON 2110 Principles of Economics - Micro (5) |
| UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
| General Elective (5) | HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
- Plan for Study Abroad
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| PUBA Concentration (5) | PUBA 3800 Community Development (5) | PUBA 4110 Understanding Organizations (5) |
| UCOR Module III* (5) | PUBA 4300 Financial Management & Control (5) | PUBA 4410 Policy Analysis (5) |
| General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Find Internship or Research Opportunities
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Review Educational Plan
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| PUBA 4400 Research Design & Stats (5) | PUBA 4900 Senior Synthesis* (5) | PUBA Concentration (5) |
| PUBA 4950 Internship* (5) | PUBA Concentration (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) |
| General Elective (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Apply for Graduation
- Continue Post Graduation Planning
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module.
Module I
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning
Module III
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- It is strongly suggested that students meet with the Program Director to discuss their interest in Public Affairs prior to declaring the major.
- Public Affairs Concentration (15 credits): Students are required to take at least three courses in a particular area of interest. Concentration options include Urban Studies, Nonprofit Management, or Policy and Politics. Courses will be determined with the consent of the student’s major advisor.
- Students planning to apply to the graduate Master of Public Administration degree program must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.