Public Administration Specialization
The Public Administration specialization is of special interest to the working professional in public and not-for-profit organizations or those who wish to pursue a career in public management. The coursework is designed to provide the student with an understanding and working application of the principles essential to the effective management of all public agencies.
REQUIRED COURSES................................15 credits
Students select a minimum of 5 courses from the following:
| POS 303 |
Public Policy and Administration |
| PUB 402 |
Values and Ethics in Public Administration |
| PUB 403 |
Public Budgeting and Finance |
| PUB 404 |
Concepts and Issues in Public Planning |
| PUB 406 |
Human Resources in the Public Sector |
| PUB 407 |
Productivity Improvements in the Public Sector |
| PUB 409 |
Contemporary Issues in Public Safety |
| PUB 410 |
Methods and Techniques in Public Administration |
SPECIALIZATION ELECTIVES...........................6 credits
| PUB 408 |
Public Management and the Political Process |
| ADM 301 |
Labor Relations |
| ADM 303 |
Administrative Theory and Practice |
| ADM 306 |
Services Marketing |
| ADM 353 |
Leadership Development |
| ADM 361 |
Negotiation: Theory and Practice |
| ADM 464 |
Strategic Human Resource Administration |
| POS 302 |
Comparative State and Local Government |
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