NGO Education Survey
University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
Contact Information:
Dr. Doug Goodman
Professor and School Director
University of Central Florida
12494 University Blvd.
Orlando,
Florida 32816
United States
Northern America
Americas
https://ccie.ucf.edu/public-administration/public-administration/#faculty
University of Central Florida
doug.goodman@ucf.edu
Required Core Courses 42 Total Credits Complete the following: PAD5145 - Volunteerism in Nonprofit Management (3) PAD5146 - Nonprofit Resource Development (3) PAD5850 - Grant and Contract Management (3) PAD6035 - Public Administration in the Policy Process (3) PAD6037 - Public Organization Management (3) PAD6053 - Public Administrators in the Governance Process (3) PAD6142 - Nonprofit Organizations (3) PAD6207 - Public Financial Management (3) PAD6208 - Nonprofit Financial Management (3) PAD6227 - Public Budgeting (3) PAD6237 - Ethics and Governance in Nonprofit Management (3) PAD6335 - Strategic Planning and Management (3) PAD6327 - Public Program Evaluation Techniques (3) PAD6417 - Human Resource Management (3) Research Methods/Statistics Core Requirements 6 Total Credits Complete the following: PAD6700 - Research Methods in Public Administration (3) PAD6701 - Analytical Techniques for Public Administration (3) Capstone Core Requirements: 6 Total Credits Students will engage in a capstone experience for both the MPA and the MNM programs that builds upon the knowledge and skills gained from completing the core courses. Students will complete this requirement through enrollment in PAD 6149 - Nonprofit Administration and PAD 6062 - Advanced Concepts and Applications in Public Administration. Capstone courses should only be taken following the completion of all core courses; they may not be combined with core courses in the same semester. Capstone courses are offered in the fall and spring semesters only. Courses 6 Total Credits Complete the following: PAD6149 - Nonprofit Administration (3) PAD6062 - Advanced Concepts and Applications in Public Administration (3) Grand Total Credits: 54
Program Information:
No programs listed.
Degree and Certificate Information
Degrees
College or Department: University of Central Florida
Department Information: University of Central Florida
Degree: Public Administration, BA/BS
Dual Nonprofit Management BA/BS and Public Administration BA
Public Administration, Minor
Public Administration, MPA
Dual Public Administration MPA and Nonprofit Management MNM
Dual Public Administration MPA and Criminal Justice MSCJ
Dual Public Administration MPA and Public Affairs PhD
Community Innovation, Communication, and Engagement, Undergraduate Certificate
Public Administration, Undergraduate Certificate
Public Service, Undergraduate Certificate
Public Administration, Graduate Certificate
Public Budgeting and Finance, Graduate Certificate
Social Justice in Public Service, Graduate Certificate
History:
Public administrators work for the public by providing or managing services and programs that support the well-being of others. With a degree in public administration, you can have a direct impact on positive changes for your city, state or nation. At the School of Public Administration, we offer a variety of public administration programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels that emphasize a strong foundation in public management, budgeting, ethics and research. Classes are offered face-to-face at UCF Downtown, mixed-mode and online to give you the flexibility you need. Through our innovative course curriculum and opportunities for real-world experience, you’ll have the leadership skills and technical knowledge to engage in a dynamic public-focused career. Our master's in public administration program is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration.