Public Service

Public Service subject area majors provide UNT students with a comprehensive understanding of the various aspects involved in serving the public and contributing to the betterment of society. Students delve into the processes of policy formulation, public sector management, organizational behavior, budgeting, and human resource management. Students learn how to work collaboratively with communities to identify needs, mobilize resources, and implement initiatives that promote sustainable development and enhance quality of life. Overall, majors in Public Service prepare students for careers in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, and international development agencies, where they can make meaningful contributions to the public good and work towards creating positive social change.

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You may be a good fit for a major in the Public Service subject area if you consider yourself one or more of the following:

Investigative
Curious | Scholarly | Analytical | Independent | Precise | Scientific | Observant | Logical | Wise
Investigative students are naturally curious and have a strong inclination toward exploring, understanding, and solving complex problems through observation, analysis, and research. Investigative students thrive in environments that allow them to dive deep into subjects, gather information, and derive insights that make significant contributions to fields that require critical thinking and innovation.

Social
Empathetic | Insightful | Collaborative | Friendly | Extroverted | Caring | Accepting | Sociable | Understanding
Social students are empathetic and outgoing and enjoy helping others. They thrive in environments where they can interact with people and make a positive impact, such as working for social causes, counseling, healthcare, and human interest fields. 

Enterprising
Enthusiastic | Persuasive | Confident | Risk-Taker | Ambitious | Sociable | Influential | Talkative | Fast-Paced
Enterprising students are often energetic, ambitious, adventurous, friendly, and self-confident. They enjoy activities that require them to persuade others- such as marketing and media, they seek out leadership roles and are often effective public speakers. Preferred work environments encourage leadership, management, political influence, communication, etc. 

Public Service subject area themes, marketable skills & careers