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Government & Public Administration - Coursework and Careers

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Government affects Americans in countless ways. In a democratic society, government is the means of expressing the public will. This includes a variety of activities. In fact, virtually every occupation can be found within government. There are, however, some activities that are unique to government. The federal government defends us from foreign aggression; represents American interests abroad; deliberates, passes and enforces laws; and administers many different programs. State and local governments pass laws or ordinances and provide vital services to constituents. There are many opportunities in government in every career area. The Government and Public Administration Career Cluster focuses on those careers that are unique to government and not contained in another Career Cluster.

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Career Pathways Career Choices Tips for Successful Planning
  • Governance
  • National Security
  • Foreign Service
  • Planning
  • Revenue and Taxation
  • Regulation
  • Public Managment and Administration
  • Legislator
  • City Manager
  • Policy/Budget Analyst
  • Recreation/Parks Director
  • State/Federal Agency Director
  • Urban/Regional Planner
  • Take placement testing at MCC in March/April of Junior year.
  • Take ACT/SAT in spring semester of junior year of high school.
  • Meet annually with high school counselor or MCC academic advisor or call (815) 479-7565.

 

Suggested Coursework

Grade English/
Language Arts		 Mathematics Science Social Science Career Related
Electives
Fresh.
  • Fresh. English
  • Algebra I
  • Geometry
  • Biology
  • Geoscience
  • Geography
  • Intro to Business: The Global Economy
  • Intro to Business: Operations & Finance
  • Computer Literacy
  • World Language
Soph.
  • Soph. Comp.
  • Soph. Lit.
  • Geometry
  • Algebra II
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Geoscience
  • World History
  • AP European History
 Any of the above plus:
  • Accounting I
Jr.
  • Junior English
  • Algebra II
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Environmental Science
  • US History (Constitution)
  • Economics
 Any of the above plus:
  • Accounting II
  • Business Law
  • International Business
Sr.
  • English Electives
  • Speech
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Intro to Stats & Calculus
  • AP Calculus
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Environmental Science
  • Sociology
  • Political Science
  • AP Macroeconomics
  • AP Microeconomics
 Any of the above plus:
  • Consumer Ed

 

Career Planning

Type of Degree Degree Names
Certificate Career and Technical Education Certificates
Associate's

Career and Technical Education Associate Degrees

Transfer Associate Degrees

Transfer degrees are designed to provide students with a strong general education foundation and prerequisite coursework for continued study at a four-year college or university.

 

Sample academic plans are provided for use by students who have decided on a major but not on an intended transfer school.

 

For students who have decided on a transfer school, transfer guides are provided, showing how courses apply to specific majors at many in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities.
Bachelor's

Government and Public Administration

A few examples of baccalaureate majors related to this Career Cluster include the following:

  • Environmental Policy and Planning
  • Political Science
  • Public Administration
  • Public Health
  • Urban and Regional Planning

There are many Illinois colleges and universities that offer programs related to these areas of study. To see a full list, please refer to the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) website.