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Dr. George Atisa

Professor & Graduate Coordinator
Public Affairs and Security Studies
ELABN 225
Email: George.atisa@utrgv.edu
Phone:(956) 665-3841
Phone Alt:956-665-2545

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We offer up to five courses each semester. We always offer one core and at least one elective during each module.

The calendar below explains in details the sequencing of the courses, as they will be offered.

Fall Module 1
Core Course PAFF 6304:  Public Budgeting and Finance
Electives PAFF 6315: Management of Governmental Information Systems
 
Fall Module 2
Core Course PAFF 6303: Policy Implementation and Program Evaluation
Electives

PAFF 6311: Intergovernmental Relations
PAFF 6312: State and Local Government

Required Exit Course 

PAFF 6362: Public Administration Capstone: Past, Present and Future.

(Can be taken once you have completed 50% of the course load, which is 18 hrs.)
Spring Module 1
Core Course PAFF 6305: Pol Leadership: Decision-Making and Management in Pub Organizations
Electives PAFF 6317: Grant Writing and Fund Development
PAFF 6350: Introduction to Urban Planning
Spring Module 2
Core Course PAFF 6301: Graduate Seminar in Public Administration
Electives PAFF 6310: Public Service Ethics
Required Exit Course 

PAFF 6362: Public Administration Capstone: Past, Present and Future.

(Can be taken once you have completed 50% of the course load, which is 18 hrs.)
Summer Module 1
Core Course PAFF 6302: Scope and Methods
Electives PAFF 6319: Public Finance Administration
Summer Module 2
Core Course PAFF 6306: Public Personnel Administration
Electives PAFF 6314: Formulation of Public Policy
Required Exit Course

PAFF 6362: Public Administration Capstone: Past, Present and Future.

(Can be taken once you have completed 50% of the course load, which is 18 hrs.)

Students are advised to take one core and one elective per module; however, if they work full-time, it is up to the student to decide their course workload. For students working full time, it is advised to take one course, preferably a core. It is recommended that students seek advising from the program coordinator before making the course load decision.

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