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

The Division of Administrative Studies offers the M.P.A. degree. 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. 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.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the University's requirements for graduate admission consideration, a one page goals statement is required in which the prospective student explains how the degree will assist in achieving career goals. The student should meet with the MPA Program Director prior to writing the statement.
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 Career in Public Service: Internship 3
PAD 6947 Record of Public Service 3
Course offered 1-3 sh per semester

Fields of Concentration (15 sh)
          Administrative Leadership
          Criminal Justice Administration
          Healthcare Administration
          Human Resources Management
          Non-Profit Management
          Sustainable Community Development
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