Public Administration and Community Management (MA)
A multidisciplinary degree program oriented toward examining and understanding the broad range of problems and opportunities associated with the nation's urban and regional areas. Students in the degree program may prepare themselves for professional leadership careers in local government management and public administration, or use the degree as preparation for Ph.D. study. The program requirements are designed to provide flexibility while ensuring a multidisciplinary, problem-solving perspective.
MISSION
The Master of Arts in Public Administration and Community Management (MPACM) prepares students for professional local and regional public service leadership careers in the U.S. system by instructing in the application of law, ethics, equity, and current trends in governance through a combination of public administration theory and applied skills training. (Adopted academic year 2014- 2015).
Note: The Urban and Regional Studies Master of Arts program has merged with the Master of Public Administration Program to form the Master of Arts in Public Administration and Community Management.
If you were in enrolled in either of these two programs prior to this change, please view older catalogs with applicable program requirements and course information.
Program Requirements
Common Core
Choose a minimum of 13 credits
This course will cover the concepts and methods of conducting applied social science research focused on local government and public administration applications.
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none
An advanced learning experience working in small group settings on applied projects and problem solving. The team project produced in the studio meets graduate student's capstone project requirements.
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none
Scheduled work assignments varying in length and content under the supervision of selected professional sponsors.
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none
This course is a survey of the local community--the forces which shape it, the significance of a democratic public, and professional practice of local government service.
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none
This course is designed to develop the skills needed to gather, analyze, and present information for resolving applied problems in local government and community settings.
Prerequisites:
none
Restricted Electives
Provides an overview of urban administrative services with an emphasis on urban finance systems and human resource management. Examines the economic and human resource environment for local government managers' decision-making.
Prerequisites:
none
Course examines financial management utilizing accurate forecasting, fund accounting and fiscal reporting. Covers budget cycle including legal limitations on local taxation, expenditures, and debt financing.
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none
An examination of modern principles and techniques of leadership and management. Emphasis is placed on the interactive style of leadership and behavioral concepts of management.
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none
This course provides a set of concepts and tools to consider the design and development of public sector policies and decision making.
Prerequisites:
none
Changing nature of management of urban and human behavior in the municipal organization. Emphasis on the development of decision-making and communication skills.
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none
This course is designed for students preparing for a professinal career in local government or public service, focuses on media relations and building citizen involvement through public awareness projects.
Prerequisites:
none
Unrestricted Electives
Choose 9 Credit(s). Choose courses from URSI, POL, or other departments with consent of advisor
