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cognate: Public Management Cognate

2022-2023

Cognate: Public Management Cognate (12 credits)

Students may earn the certificate in conjunction with a graduate degree or as a standalone certificate as a non-degree seeking student. Please see the Graduate Certificate Programs page for more information.

The Cognate in Public Management is composed of 4 required courses (3 common courses and one approved elective) and consists of 12 credit hours that provide participants with a good working knowledge and skills in public management. The cognate is designed for students in UNF graduate programs interested in adding management of government agencies to their skill set. Students enrolled in any UNF graduate program can earn the cognate by taking the following courses:

PAD6060 Public Admin in Modern Society (3 Credits)
PAD6227 Government Budget and Finance (3 Credits)
PAD6417 Human Res in Public/NP Mgmt (3 Credits)

SELECT 1 elective from MPA courses:
  • PAD 5000 - 6999
  • PUP 5000 - 6999