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"description": "<p>The program provides exciting opportunities for students to prepare for employment or advance their careers in public and nonprofit organizations. Students specialize in one of the following areas: Public Management and Leadership, Local Government Management, Public Finance and Economic Development, Community Engagement. Students can concurrently earn a graduate certificate in their area of specialization.</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/online/degree/master-public-administration/\" target=\"_blank\">Public Administration (MPA)</a> may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.</p><p>International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit <a href=\"http://global.ucf.edu/\">UCF Global</a>. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at 407-823-2337.</p><p>UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states. Refer to <a href=\"https://online.ucf.edu/learn-online/prospective/state-restrictions/\" target=\"_blank\">State Restrictions</a> for current information.</p><h2>Degree Requirements</h2><h3>Core (See Program Details for Course Prerequisites)</h3> 15 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete the following: <ul><li>PAD6037 - Public Organization Management (3)</li><li>PAD6053 - Foundations of Public Administration (3)</li><li>PAD6227 - Public Budgeting and Financial Management (3)</li><li>PAD6417 - Human Resource Management (3)</li><li>PAD6700 - Data Applications in Public Administration (3)</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Specialization</h3> 15 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete 1 of the following<ul>Public Management and Leadership<li>Complete the following: <ul><li>PAD6035 - Public Administration in the Policy Process (3)</li><li>PAD6327 - Public Program Evaluation Techniques (3)</li><li>PAD6335 - Strategic Planning and Management (3)</li><li>PAD6439 - Leadership in Public Service (3)</li><li>PAD6705 - Public Sector Communications (3)</li></ul></li> Community Engagement<li>Complete the following: <ul><li>PAD5185 - Foundations of Social Justice for Public Service (3)</li><li>PAD5186 - Policy Advocacy for Social Justice (3)</li><li>PAD6047 - Deliberative Public Problem Solving (3)</li><li>PAD6439 - Leadership in Public Service (3)</li><li>PAD6825 - Cross-Sectoral Governance (3)</li></ul></li> Local Government Management<li>Complete the following: <ul><li>PAD5807 - Local Government Management (3)</li><li>PAD5811 - Service Delivery in Public Organizations (3)</li><li>PAD6327 - Public Program Evaluation Techniques (3)</li><li>PAD6335 - Strategic Planning and Management (3)</li><li>PAD6826 - Urban Policy and Regional Governance (3)</li></ul></li> Public Finance and Economic Development<li>Complete the following: <ul><li>PAD5356 - Managing Community and Economic Development (3)</li><li>PAD6207 - Financial and Economic Analysis for Public Organizations (3)</li><li>PAD6238 - Fiscal Policy and Administration (3)</li><li>PAD6616 - Economic Principles for Public Policy and Management (3)</li><li>PAD6825 - Cross-Sectoral Governance (3)</li></ul></li> Course Substitution<li>15 hours of formal coursework should be chosen from those listed above in one specialization area. In some circumstances, courses other than those listed in a specialization area may be taken at the discretion of the student’s advisor and/or graduate program director in the form of a signed and approved Program of Study.</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Electives</h3> 3 Total Credits <ul><li>Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: PAD courses at 5000-level and above.</li></ul><h3>Capstone</h3> 3 Total Credits <ul><li>Students will engage in a capstone experience that builds upon the knowledge and skills gained from completing the core courses in the MPA program. Students will complete this requirement through enrollment in PAD 6062 - Public Administration Capstone. PAD 6062 is offered in fall and spring semesters only and should be taken following the completion of all core courses.</li></ul><h3>Course</h3> 3 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete the following: <ul><li>PAD6062 - Public Administration Capstone (3)</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Grand Total Credits: <strong>36</strong></h4><h2>Application Requirements</h2><h2>Financial Information</h2><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the UCF Access to Opportunities (A20) website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p><h2>Fellowship Information</h2><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p><p><b>Internship Information</b></p><p>Students without practical administrative experience in the public sector are strongly advised to complete an internship (3 credit hours) as their elective course.</p><p><strong>Additional Program Requirements</strong></p><p>Students must achieve a grade of \"B-\" (80%) or higher in every course listed under core requirements, the selected area of specialization, and in the Capstone course (PAD 6062).</p><p>Students must maintain a program of study and graduate status GPA of 3.0 or higher and can only graduate with a graduate status GPA of 3.0 or higher.</p><p>Students are expected to be computer-literate and have internet access upon entry to the program.</p><p><strong>High-Impact Learning</strong></p><p>High-impact learning is demonstrated throughout the curriculum through the process of inquiry, dialogue, and service learning. Tangible projects such as scholarly research, papers, internships, and the capstone experience also contribute to the self-development of MPA students. The research paper and learning and professional development portfolio in the Capstone course focus on reviewing and analyzing contemporary issues in the context of real-world applications.</p>",
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