Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Florida State College at Jacksonville prepares students for careers as a budget analyst, city manager, county clerk, legislative support, lobbyist, non-profit manager, policy analyst, and more. The program focuses on serving as management in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government. Program courses include: roles of public administration, the management of public policy, executive-legislative relations, public budgetary processes and financial management, administrative law, professional ethics, and research methods. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Florida State College at Jacksonville

777 Glades Rd, Administration Bldg., Room 339, Boca Raton, FL

Florida Community College at Jacksonville has changed its name to Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ). Updated information about FSCJ may be found at www.fscj.edu.  FSCJ offers more than 200 academic degree programs at the associate's and bachelor's degree levels.  The College also offers technical certificates, and many programs may be completed through online courses, evening classes and accelerated learning.  FSCJ has several campuses and centers located throughout Duval and Nassau counties in Florida.

History

The Florida State College at Jacksonville was established in 1965 as "Florida Junior College at Jacksonville (FJC).  Its first students enrolled in 1966.  In 1969, FJC received full (associate's level) accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1970, the college established its permanent campus, called "North Campus."

In 1986, Florida Junior College at Jacksonville changed its name to Florida Community College at Jacksonville. In 2007, it received accreditation to offer its first bachelor's degree.  By 2008, the college was offering four different bachelor's degree programs. In 2009, the name was officially changed to Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ).

Academics

The academic calendar for Florida State College at Jacksonville follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer "terms" of 16 weeks each.

Colleges and Schools

Florida State College at Jacksonville has 11 schools of learning:

• Aerospace
• Arts and Sciences
• Business
• Construction, Industrial and Architectural Technologies
• Culinary Arts and Hospitality
• Digital Media and Entertainment Technology
• Education
• Health Sciences
• Information Technology
• Public Safety
• Transportation and Logistics

Student Life

The Student Life and Leadership Development centers at each of Florida State College at Jacksonville's locations provide students with comfortable gathering places for study and recreation, meeting rooms, information about student services or how to get involved in student government, clubs and organizations. There are also opportunities to volunteer for community service or participate in intramural sports, recreational tournaments, drama, performance groups, Brain Bowl, math, music, photography, and more.  Each campus offers its own selection of groups, events and activities, so students are advised to contact the appropriate advisor at their location.

Students can also get discounts to attend music and theatre performances, guest lectures, art exhibits and other cultural events.

The student newspaper and the arts magazine called "The Experience" are other opportunities for student involvement, and may offer academic credit for participation.

Athletics

Students of all the FSCJ campuses and locations are eligible to participate in the college's intercollegiate athletics program.  South Campus is the location for men's and women's basketball, women's tennis and volleyball.  North campus is the location for men's baseball and women's softball.  Students wishing to participate should contact the Director of Athletics.

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Softball
• Tennis
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses and Centers

Florida State College at Jacksonville has campuses and centers located throughout Duval and Nassau counties. All campuses offer the courses required to earn an associate's degree for transfer to a four-year university.  FSCJ also offers bachelor's degrees courses at multiple campuses. The core courses for many degree programs are available only at specific FSCJ locations, so students should confirm that all the classes for their program are available at the campus of their choice.  All locations are in Jacksonville, with the exception of the Betty P. Cook Nassau Center, which is in Yulee, Florida.

• Downtown Campus
• Kent Campus
• North Campus
• Open Campus
• South Campus
• Administrative Offices
• Advanced Technology Center
• Betty P. Cook Nassau Center
• Cecil Center
• Deerwood Center
• Urban Resource Center

Community Life

The Jacksonville, Florida community has many things to offer and, in turn, has diverse needs. FSCJ offers continuing education in recreational and vocational areas to the community, with a special focus on helping new immigrants learn English.  The following community services are offered through FSCJ:

• Continuing Education
• Outdoor Education Center
• Center for Lifelong Learning
• First Coast Community Music School
• Prosperity Scholarship Fund
• Adults with Disabilities
• Independent Living for Adult Blind
• Military Education Institute
• Rosanne R. Hartwell Women's Center
• English for Speakers of Other Languages
• Television Cablecast

Career Options for Graduates

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Legislators

Description

Develop, introduce or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, State, or Federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, legislators employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Transportation Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that provide transportation services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, transportation managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).