The Bachelors of Public and Nonprofit Administration will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and manage people, programs and organizations in the governmental and nonprofit sectors. In addition to analytical and communications skills relevant to the management professions, you will receive a broad background and understanding of the political, social and economic environment in which public issues exist.
You'll graduate with the leadership skills to thrive in the board room, to network with public officials and other stakeholders, to negotiate agreements and manage contracts and to design/improve programs and interventions that improve people's lives.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of public administration in government.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of management and administration of public service organizations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of public policy.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of organizational theory.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of public service ethics.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role and value of diversity.
- Apply critical thinking skills to public administration and policy problems.
- Employ research methods in the public administration context.
- Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively.
- Demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills.
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Tuition & Aid
UIS is the most affordable option to earning your University of Illinois degree. Earn a world-class education for less than you’d expect.
Tuition Estimates
On-campus
$10,035/yr*
Online
$11,580/yr*
Based on 120 credit hours over 4 years.
*These numbers represent an estimate of the in-state tuition cost for this program and do not include fees. To get an estimate of the full cost of attendance check out the cost of attendance page and/or use the tuition calculator.
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An email address is required to create an account. To submit a paper application, visit the Resources & Forms page. Find more information about what type of student you are on the Student Types page. Applying for an online program is the same procedure as applying for an on-campus program.
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Submit required statements/writing sample
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Pay your application fee
You can submit your non-refundable application fee online, after completing the online application. Alternately, it can also be mailed to the university, payable to University of Illinois Springfield.
Domestic students: Undergraduate - $50, Graduate - $60;
International students: Undergraduate - $60, Graduate - $75.
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Courses & Catalog Information
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Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Medical and Health Services Managers
Bright OutlookPlan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
Median Annual Wage
$123,860
Wage Range
$73,390 – $224,340
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Associate’s degree
Health Education Specialists
Bright OutlookProvide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, im
Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.
Median Annual Wage
$64,070
Wage Range
$42,990 – $118,200
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, High school diploma or equivalent
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Bright OutlookReview, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector.
Median Annual Wage
$90,150
Wage Range
$55,000 – $134,950
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate, Master’s degree
Community Health Workers
Bright OutlookPromote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communic
Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.
Median Annual Wage
$51,850
Wage Range
$38,810 – $77,180
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, Master’s degree
Health Informatics Specialists
Bright OutlookApply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promot
Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system.
Median Annual Wage
$105,850
Wage Range
$67,340 – $167,710
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or
Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.
Median Annual Wage
$55,090
Wage Range
$38,170 – $94,160
Projected Growth
Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, High school diploma or equivalent
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