The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Public Administration and City Planning is a competency-based program that prepares students for impactful careers in local government, nonprofit, and community-based organizations. Coursework will cover topics such as economic development, infrastructure, financial management, technology and environmental needs, public policy, and ethical leadership. Students also explore land-use and zoning practices, workplace culture, crisis management, and social equity. Emphasizing the unique nexus between public administration and city planning, this program equips graduates to shape stronger, more sustainable communities.
The program is flexible, affordable and 100 percent online. If you have earned or worked toward an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, our innovative BAAS program will provide you with a cost-effective pathway to earning your Bachelor degree. We will accept up to 84 hours of your previous coursework from an accredited institution.
| Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| See the Core Curriculum Requirements | 42 | |
| Professional Development Electives | 48 | |
| Applied Major Courses | ||
| CPCB 301 | Introduction to Public and Nonprofit Administration | 3 |
| CPCB 302 | Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning | 3 |
| CPCB 315 | Public Policy for Public Administration | 3 |
| CPCB 365 | Ethics and Legal Issues for Public Administrators | 3 |
| CPCB 400 | Finance and Budgeting for City Planning | 3 |
| CPCB 410 | Research and Analysis for Public Administration and City Planning | 3 |
| CPCB 415 | Land Use and Zoning | 3 |
| CPCB 450 | Designing Workplace Cultures and Communities | 3 |
| CPCB 480 | Crisis Management for Public Administration | 3 |
| CPCB 499 | Capstone: Designing Innovative Cities | 3 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
grade of B or higher. All students must complete 36SCH of upper-division coursework at East Texas A&M. No substitutions are allowed for Applied Major courses.
BAAS PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND CITY PLANNING, HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT EMPHASIS
The Hospitality Management emphasis provides students with industry-relevant competencies essential for success in the dynamic hospitality and tourism sector. This emphasis prepares learners to excel across multiple hospitality domains, including lodging, food and beverage, events, and tourism, while developing critical leadership, financial management, and technology integration skills. Students will engage with real-world applications, industry analytics, and emerging trends, including artificial intelligence, sustainability, and destination management. Designed for working professionals and career changers, this competency-based emphasis combines theoretical foundations with practical skill development, preparing graduates for leadership roles in hotels, restaurants, and event organizations. The emphasis utilizes measurable competencies aligned with industry standards, scenario-based learning, and industry-recognized frameworks to ensure graduates can immediately contribute value in a rapidly evolving hospitality landscape. Students electing to enroll in the Hospitality Management emphasis will have their Professional Development Electives in the BAAS-CPCB reduced by 15sch.
| HMCB 300 | Introduction to Hospitality Management | 3 |
| HMCB 350 | Lodging Operations and Management | 3 |
| HMCB 375 | Food and Beverage Operations and Management | 3 |
| HMCB 380 | Events Management and Experience Design | 3 |
| HMCB 400 | Tourism Systems and Destination Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| Fall 1 | ||
| ENG 1301 | College Reading & Writing | 3 |
| Physical Science Elective | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| ENG 1302 | Written Argument/Research | 3 |
| Visual Performing Arts Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| MMJ 1307 or PHIL 1301 |
Mass Communication in Society or Intro to Philosophy |
3 |
| Spring 2 | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of the United States through Reconstruction | 3 |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| May-Mini | ||
| HIST 1302 | History of the United States Since Reconstruction | 3 |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| PSCI 2305 | United States Government and Politics | 3 |
| Component Area Option 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| PSCI 2306 | Texas Government and Politics | 3 |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| Physical Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| Component Area Option 3 | 3 | |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | ||
| PSY 2301 or SOC 1301 |
Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| May-Mini | ||
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| CPCB 301 | Introduction to Public and Nonprofit Administration | 3 |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| CPCB 302 | Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning | 3 |
| Spring 2 | ||
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| CPCB 315 | Public Policy for Public Administration | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| May-Mini | ||
| CPCB 365 | Ethics and Legal Issues for Public Administrators (May-Mini) | 3 |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| CPCB 400 | Finance and Budgeting for City Planning | 3 |
| CPCB 410 | Research and Analysis for Public Administration and City Planning | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| CPCB 415 | Land Use and Zoning | 3 |
| CPCB 450 | Designing Workplace Cultures and Communities | 3 |
| Fall 2 | ||
| CPCB 480 | Crisis Management for Public Administration | 3 |
| CPCB 499 | Capstone: Designing Innovative Cities | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
1 Physical Science Elective: ENVS 103/IS 1315/IS 1317/ASTR 1303
2 Visual Performing Arts Elective: ART 1301/MUS 1310/THE 1310
3 Component Area Option: ART 1301/COMS 1321/MMJ 1307/MUS 1310/ PHIL 1301/PSY 2301/SOC 1301/THE 1310
