PA 5060: Seminar in Public Administration
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
When Offered: Fall
History and development of the field of public administration with focus on the role of the administrator in the political process. Analysis of public agencies in a political context. Consideration of contemporary issues related to the field such as administrative ethics, decision making, and strategic planning. |
PA 5140: Emergency Management Systems
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
When Offered: Fall, Alternate years
This course covers the roles and responsibilities of local, state and federal government agencies in times of disaster. Four key actions (planning, response, recovery and mitigation) are highlighted in understanding the changing role of government vis-à-vis individuals and businesses in minimizing loss of life and property due to natural, technological and terrorist actions. This course focuses on preparedness planning issues, intergovernmental relations, financial support for affected communities, and the changing requirements for professional development in Emergency Management in the 21st Century. |
PA 5160: Topics in Public Administration
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
When Offered: Spring
An examination of selected problems in public administration with emphasis on analytical case studies. |
PA 5180: Public Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
When Offered: Spring
An examination of the major forces that influence the formation, implementation and administration of public policy and methodological approaches to assess the impact of public policies.
Prerequisite: P A 5000.
(Same as C J 5180.) |
PA 5260: Organizational Theory and Behavior
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
When Offered: Fall
An examination of the basic theoretical approaches and issues in organizations and organizational behavior and the dynamics of human interactions within public bureaucracies. |
PA 5270: Not-for-Profit Organizationa
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
When Offered: Spring, Alternate years
An overview of the voluntary sector with emphasis on the administration and management of not-for-profit organizations. Areas of study will include theories on the development of not-for-profit organizations, government-nonprofit relationships, and advocacy efforts. Techniques of nonprofit management will include emphasis on ethics, board/volunteer recruitment, and marketing as well as grants and other funding sources. |
PA 5271: Grant Strategies and Preparations
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
When Offered: Fall, Alternate years
Overview of the grants arena in the U.S., with emphasis on the techniques of proposal preparation. Topics include the history of the grants system, types of grants, sources of funding, application process, and contract administration. Practical exercises in identifying funding opportunities, preparing elements of a grant application, and scoring completed proposals are incorporated. |
PA 5360: Public Personnel
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
When Offered: Spring
Overview of public personnel practices with a focus on methods of employee recruitment selection, evaluation, and related aspects. Analysis of issue areas such as fair employment practices, affirmative action, and comparable worth. |
PA 5460: Budgeting and Fiscal Administration
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
When Offered: Spring
The politics of budgeting, budgetary process, and fiscal administration in public and non-profit agencies. |
PA 5461: Public Financial Management
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
When Offered: On Demand
The principles and practices concerning the efficient and prudent management of the funds / finances of the government. |
PA 5560: Local Government Administration
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
When Offered: Spring
Administrative process, management, personnel, budget and finance, and intergovernmental relations in local government.
Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor.
[Dual-listed with P A 4560.] |
PA 5665: Public Management
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
When Offered: Spring
A study of the organization and operation of government agencies and their role in policy making and implementation and an examination of the various concepts and theories pertaining to administrative behavior and to the performance of the basic tasks of management. |
PA 5900: Internship in Public Administration
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Field work in government, community, professional offices, and agencies; and involvement in problem solving in these offices and agencies. |
