Program Overview

The Doctoral Program in Public Affairs at UCF is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for academic, research, and leadership positions in public, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations. The Public Administration Track emphasizes the historical evolution, theoretical challenges, and future directions of public administration, with a focus on developing students' analytical, research, and problem-solving skills. The program includes core coursework in public affairs substantive and methodological areas, a community-based research project, and a dissertation requirement.