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   Master of Public Administration (MPA)

    Director: Dr. J. Patrick Plumlee

The UNF MPA is a nationally-accredited degree program intended to prepare students for successful careers as managers in the public and nonprofit sectors. The curriculum is designed to enable the student to understand the scope and activity of governance in modern society and to administer public programs effectively. For the student who already has significant governmental experience, the program provides opportunities to gain new skills and obtain an enlarged perspective on the responsibilities and obligations of public sector management. While public administration is generally associated with a political science background, students from any discipline who are interested in public or nonprofit careers, or who are currently employed in the public or nonprofit sectors, are encouraged to apply to the program.

The Nonprofit Management Certificate 

The MPA program is pleased to offer the Nonprofit Management Certificate Program and MPA concentration in nonprofit management.  The Certificate program provides an opportunity for non-MPA students to gain the advantages of graduate training in the rapidly-growing field of nonprofit management.  Current and future MPA students are able to take the same courses as a program concentration, and earn the nonprofit management certificate by doing so.  Required courses in the concentration/certificate program are PAD 6934, Management of Nonprofit Organizations, PAD 6335, Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations and PAD 6208, Nonprofit Financial Management.  The fourth course of the required 12 hours can be taken from a variety designated courses in the MPA program or from other UNF departments or colleges. Contact Dr. Plumlee, 620-1928, for further information regarding this program.

  Scholarship Opportunities for
UNF MPA Students

 The Ed Austin Endowed Fellowship, 2009-2010
Application Deadline: May 15, 2009.

Announcement of Award
Application Form and Instructions


 MPA Departmental A&S Scholarships 2009-2010
Application form 1 and 2

Application Deadline for academic year 2009-2010 A&S Scholarships is May 15, 2009 .

 

Madison-Mullis-Deming Graduate Scholarship, 2009-2010
Application Deadline for academic year 2009-2010 Madison-Mullis-Deming Scholarships is May 15, 2009.
2009-2010 Announcement and Application Form
  MPA students who are currently registered in courses can access information concerning many aspects of the program, including notices for additional scholarships, internships, job opportunities and other information on the MPA Student Central site on UNF Blackboard. The Student Central site should appear on your personal menu of available Blackboard sites.

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Department of Political Science and Public Administration, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32224-2665. (904) 620-2997 (904) 620-2979 FAX