Program Overview
The Public Administration Minor at UNT introduces students to managing government agencies and nonprofits. Led by 12 national experts, the program provides face-to-face, online, and blended courses that focus on essential skills such as program planning and evaluation. Through collaborations and field experiences, students gain practical knowledge and networking opportunities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The minor is offered by the Department of Public Administration within the College of Health and Public Service.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Public Administration Minor is a program designed to introduce students to the study and practice of managing government agencies and nonprofit organizations. It is open to all UNT students and focuses on the foundations of management and fiscal functions, which are essential to a successful career across business, nonprofit, and government sectors. The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage programs, agencies, and other large-scale organizations.
Teaching:
- The program boasts a faculty of 12 nationally recognized experts in their fields.
- The program offers face-to-face, online, and blended course formats to accommodate busy students.
- The program has a close affiliation with city governments and planning consulting firms in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, providing students with networking opportunities and tangible field and work experience.
Other:
- The program emphasizes the importance of collaboration with multiple organizations and the ability to lead and motivate others.
- Students will learn program planning and evaluation, as well as how to analyze the effects of societal trends on programs and projects.
- The program offers a variety of courses, including:
- Public Management
- Cultural Competency in Urban Governance
- Population Demographics and Urban Planning
- Bureaucracy and Public Policy
- Issues in Public Administration
- Public Administration
- The program is affiliated with the Department of Public Administration within the College of Health and Public Service.
