PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Degree: Master of Public Administration
Department: Administrative Studies
Building 85, Room 160
(850) 474-2184
dadmin@uwf.edu
College: Professional Studies

The Division of Administrative 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 at Course Listings/Descriptions.

Core (24 sh)
PAD 5107 Modern Organization Theory 3
PAD 6053 Public Administration Professional 3
PAD 6227 Public Budgeting  3
PAD 6275  Political Economy of Public Administration 3
PAD 6417 Human Resources Management for Public Organizations 3
PAD 6701 Quantitative Applications in the Public Administration 3
PAD 6706 Public Administration Research Methods 3
 
Select one Capstone Course:
PAD 6940 Public Service Internship 3
PAD 6947 Record of Public Service 3
Course offered 1-3 sh per semester
 
Concentrations (15 sh)
Administrative Leadership
Human Resources Management
Criminal Justice Administration
Non Profit Management
Enrollment Services
July 2000