BA/BS in Public Administration

The BS in Public Administration blends theoretical and applied approaches so graduates can help government agencies and nonprofits serve the public. Coursework addresses managing public organizations, budgets and policy. Students learn how policies are carried out and how to reduce problems they may cause. Every major must also complete a minor, such as emergency management, urban planning, nonprofit management or another approved field. Classes are held in person at the UCF Downtown site, in mixed-mode formats and online, which helps students balance study with work and family. Graduates are prepared for entry-level jobs in government, nonprofits and think tanks. The program is offered through the Community Innovation and Education college. The page quotes one per-credit-hour rate for Florida residents and a higher one for out-of-state students, and points readers to UCF's general cost information for a fuller estimate of what a undergraduate student will pay.