PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Degree: Master of Public Administration
Department: Administration & Justice Studies
Building 50, Room 107
(850) 474-2336
College:Arts & Social Sciences

The Department of Administration and Justice Studies offers the M.P.A. degree. In addition to general university requirements, a description and requirements for the M.P.A. follow. The nationally (NASPAA) accredited M.P.A. is for individuals who desire or are pursuing a career in public service or nonprofit organizations. The degree requires completion of the core curriculum and a field of concentration. The total program is 39 semester hours. Several concentrations are available. See the M.P.A. Student Handbook for additional information.

The M.P.A. degree is also available at the Fort Walton Beach Campus. For further information, contact the program director.

Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix in the back of this catalog.

Core (24 sh)

PAD 5107Modern Organization Theory3
PAD 6053 Public Administration Professional3
PAD 6227Public Budgeting3
PAD 6275Political Economy of Public Administration3
PAD 6417Human Resources Management for Public Organizations3
PAD 6701Quantitative Applications in Public Administration3
PAD 6706 Public Administration Research Methods3
Choose one:
PAD 6940 Career in Public Service: Internship3
PAD 6947Record of Public Service3

Concentrations (15 sh)

Administrative Leadership
Human Resources Management
Criminal Justice Administration
Non Profit Management




As of the date of this catalog, the revisions to this program have not been approved by the Faculty Senate. Review is anticipated during Academic Year 1999-2000.


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July 1999