Career and Academic Opportunities

Graduates of this pathway will be prepared to obtain a wide range of careers including but not limited to administrative and leadership positions in governmental agencies and non-profit organizations. Students completing this degree track will also achieve skills to promote their success in continued academic achievements such as the pursuit of a law degree or a PhD.

Salary and Career Information

Sociology BS / Public Administration MPA Students at desk with teacher assisting them

Admission Requirements


Double Owl Admission Requirements 
  • GPA:  3.25 in ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ undergraduate coursework
  • 60 hours completed toward Bachelor’s degree (i.e., BS Sociology degree)
  • 18 hours completed in residence at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ
Double Counted Courses Include
  • PAD 6200 to count for Upper Division Elective
  • PAD 6250 to count for SOCI 3305

Take one of the following two courses:

  • PAD 6300 to count for Upper Division Elective -OR-
  • PAD 6700 to count for Upper Division Elective

Graduate Admission Requirements

Suggested Timeline

²ÝÁñÊÓƵ to Double Owl early in Junior year. ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ to Graduate Program in Senior Year by posted graduate program deadline. 
Sample Academic Plan
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Contact Information

Undergraduate Information

Undergraduate Degree
Bachelor of Science in Sociology

Department / College
Sociology and Criminal Justice / College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Rm. 4064, Social Science Bldg.

Advising Contact
Dr. Darina Lepadatu, Program Coordinator
dlepadat@kennesaw.edu
470-578-6953

Graduate Information

Graduate Degree
Master of Public Administration

Department / College
School of Government and International Affairs / Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Social Science Building, Room 5032

Advising Contact
Maureen Wilson, Advisor
mwils152@kennesaw.edu
470-578-7869