Department of Public Administration

Public Administration Departmental Office
Chilton Hall, Room 204

Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #310617
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2165
Fax: 940-565-4466

Web site: padm.unt.edu

Simon Andrew, Chair

Programs of Study

The Department of Public Administration offers graduate programs leading to a PhD in public administration and management and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree. It also offers the BA in nonprofit leadership studies, the BA in urban policy and planning and a minor in public administration, nonprofit leadership studies, urban policy and planning and conflict resolution. Additionally, the program offers two certificates: one in conflict resolution and the other in volunteer and community resource management. The curriculum in the MPA program emphasizes a combination of courses and practical experience leading to entry-level management positions for students beginning their professional careers and job advancement for students already in government service. All faculty members have experience in government and maintain contact with managers and professional associations, such as the International City/County Management Association and the American Society for Public Administration. The MPA at the University of North Texas is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (1029 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005; 202-628-8965). The curriculum conforms to NASPAA standards. Detailed information on the MPA program may be found in the Graduate Catalog.

Undergraduate students may wish to select public administration, nonprofit management, urban policy and planning, or conflict resolution as a complement to most any major. These areas of concentration are vital to the success of any undergraduate. Students may choose a number of options, for instance, a major in geography with a minor in urban policy and planning, a major in political science or emergency administration and planning with a minor in public administration, a major in applied arts and sciences with public administration, nonprofit management or conflict resolution as one of the professional development areas, or a minor in any of these areas. Consult the appropriate sections in this catalog for specific details.

Graduate Study

Master’s and doctoral degree programs are available in public administration. For more information, consult the Graduate Catalog.

Programs

Majors

Minors

Undergraduate Academic Certificates

Courses

Public Administration