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Bachelor in Public Service Leadership (BAS)

Bachelor Degree
Boise State University
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Instruction Method
Online
Time to Degree
4 years
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About the Program

The online Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Service Leadership equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the demands of careers in the public and nonprofit sectors. Through a dynamic blend of theory and practical applications, graduates emerge well-prepared to tackle the challenges of public service, making meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond. The flexible curriculum allows students to tailor their degree to align closely with their public service interests and aspirations.

Program Requirements

  • University Foundations take the following courses, take 37 credits
    37 credits
  • Core Requirements complete the following 7 requirements
    45 credits
    LEAD325 - Foundations of Leadership
    3 credits
    SPS200 - Problem Solving in Public Service
    3 credits
    SPS240 - Data in Public Service
    3 credits
    SPS301 - Engagement and Empathy in Public Service
    3 credits
    SPS361 - Ethics in Public Service
    3 credits
    Take 1 course from the following 2
    POLS499 - Capstone Research Seminar
    3 credits
    URBAN492 - Capstone Seminar
    3 credits
    Complete one of the following:
    Take 15 credits from: CJ, CONFLICT, ENVSTD, GLOBAL, LEAD, MILSCI, POLS, PUBADM, SPS or URBAN 300-499
    Complete one of the following certificates with additional courses from above to total 15 credits: Certificate in Applied Leadership: Growing into a High-Impact Leader, Certificate in Conflict Management or Certificate in Planning
  • Technical Education credits from a technical associate degree (AAS or equivalent), an advanced technical certificate, (ATC) or an intermediate technical certificate (ITC) awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
    20 - 48 credits
  • Upper Division Electives
    1 - 7 credits
  • Electives
    1 - 17 credits
Grand Total Credits
120

* Please note that you must meet with an advisor each semester in order to verify degree completion time as well as online course offerings for the program requirements.