BACHELOR OF ARTS / BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

The Department offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Public Administration. Student selecting the Bachelor of Arts will complete an additional language requirement at the university level. Students selecting the Bachelor of Science will complete two additional technical courses. Both programs provide opportunities for students to prepare for a career in government, nonprofit, or closely related business fields. Graduating students have learned the analytical and management skills needed for employment preparation as public administrators. Our undergraduate degrees are oriented toward the challenges of local government with a focus on issues of growth management and the environment.

Students will complete a one-year language proficiency for the BA, or two technical courses for the BS. Additionally, all students must complete three program pre-requisite courses in American government, macroeconomics, and computer skills.

The core curriculum for the bachelor's degree consists of 18 credits. Courses cover public administration in society, administration of public policy, administrative theory, fiscal management, personnel administration, and survey research.

For the most current information about this program, please see the official UCF undergraduate catalog at http://www.catalog.sdes.ucf.edu/current/

There is no program-specific application deadline for this degree as it is an open enrollment program; however, students must comply with all UCF and College of Health and Public Affairs procedures and deadlines.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS CONTACTS

Dr. Michael Abels
Undergraduate Programs Coordinator
michael.abels@ucf.edu
(407) 823-1190

Ms. Jacque Waleski
Academic Services Coordinator
jacque@ucf.edu
(407) 823-3918

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