Detroit,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Public Affairs in Detroit United States | Wayne State University
Wayne State University
|
Detroit United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,244
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Public Affairs (B.P.A.) program at Wayne State University equips students for careers in government nonprofits or public service organizations through an interdisciplinary, experiential approach. This degree blends broad liberal arts studies with core social science principles, enabling students to implement their learning via political science classes, research projects, and practical internships. Public affairs involves managing information dissemination from organizations—primarily government bodies—to the public. Operating in a multifaceted environment, public affairs specialists cultivate vital links between citizens and governmental institutions to shape perspectives. Their crucial role involves fostering understanding and cooperation between these interconnected spheres.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
International applicants must complete the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree, including all state and external/internal examinations required for the degree. Some three-year general degrees (from Canada, India, Pakistan, France, Lebanon, etc.) may not be equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree. However, if you have completed an honors degree, additional undergraduate coursework beyond the three-year bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree, you may be considered for admission. As an international student, you are required to meet the university's English proficiency requirements for Undergraduate Admissions. Minimum scores of 79-80 TOEFL iBT and IELTS 6.5 are required for admission to Wayne State. If your native language is not English but you have been instructed in the English language, you are not necessarily exempt from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Test of Written English (TWE) and the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) requirements.
Tuition
USD
31,244