PUBA, BA, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs
Sample Plan for New Students
The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed an equivalent to the following:
| Seattle University Course Number and Title | Washington State Community College Common Course Number |
|---|---|
| Language 1150, 1250, and 1350 | Foreign Language or ASL 121, 122 and 123 or demonstrated proficiency |
Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information. Some courses not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Guide may still transfer to SU.
For courses not found on this tool, compare course descriptions with SU’s course catalog to determine equivalent courses at your college/university:
http://catalog.seattleu.edu/
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
o PUBA majors to take UCOR 3400 - Credits in College: 20
o HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310
o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated
proficiency - Credits in major: 60
- GPA cumulative minimum: 2.0
- GPA major minimum: 2.0
Resources for Success
- Use MySeattleU for planning courses.
- Meet with a Career Advisor for guidance.
- Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
- Visit Advising Services for further information.
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
| Course 2 | PUBA 2020 Power, Participation, and Social Change (5) | PUBA 3800 Community Development (5) | ECON 2130 Principles of Economics – Macro (5) |
| Course 3 | ECON 2110 Principles of Economics – Micro (5) |
PUBA 4300 Financial Management and Control (5) |
PUBA 4410 Policy Analysis (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
- Submit Course Plan for approval via MySeattleU
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | PUBA 4400 Research Design and Statistics (5) |
HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310 (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) |
| Course 2 | PUBA 4950 Internship* (3-6) | PUBA 4900 Senior Synthesis* (5) | PUBA 4110 Understanding Organizations* (5) |
| Course 3 | PUBA Concentration (5) | PUBA Concentration (5) | PUBA Concentration (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
- 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. See
my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for
course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have
different Core requirements.
Satisfied in Major: 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:
- Satisfied in Major: 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 courses can be selected from one of the following
areas, or a student may choose to design their own. Concentration
options include Urban Studies, Nonprofit Management, or Policy
and Politics. Courses will be determined with consent of the
student’s major advisor. - Students planning to apply to the graduate Master of Public
Administration degree program must have 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA