Program Overview

Public Admin Undergraduate Certificate

Program at a Glance

The Public Admin Undergraduate Certificate focuses on the foundations and theory of public administration and is oriented toward the challenges of local government and public service ethics and values. This program is open to students from all majors who want to learn more about leading and managing in public sector organizations where public expectations for accountability and performance are high.

Program Details

• The certificate is offered by the College of Community Innovation and Education, Department of Public Administration.
• The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of public administration and its applications in local government and public service.

Degree Requirements

• Complete the following courses:
  • PAD3003 - Public Administration in American Society (3 credits)
  • PAD3040 - Ethics and Values in Public Administration (3 credits)
  • PAD4104 - Administrative Theory (3 credits)
  • PAD4822 - Intergovernmental Administration (3 credits)
• Total credits required: 12

Additional Requirements

• Foreign Language Requirements: None
• Other Requirements:
  • Students must earn a "C-" (1.75) or better in each course.
  • Students must earn an overall GPA of 2.0 in the certificate.
  • At least 9 hours used in the certificate must be earned at UCF within the School of Public Administration.
  • No credit by exam (TSD, Military credit) may be used.
  • Internship or Independent Study credit cannot be used toward the certificate without prior approval.