Public Administration
500.
Public Management and Policy.
(3)
Principles and methods of public management and policy analysis: policy formulation and implementation, organizational relations, institutional development, administrative process and public sector ethics.
521.
Institutional Development and Behavior.
(3)
Survey of theories of public organization, principles for planning in the public sector, methods of developing organizations, implementing changes and adapting to operational demands. Major issues of human behavior related to ethics and productivity.
522.
Program Evaluation.
(3)
This course is intended to provide an advanced introduction to the theory and practice of program evaluation, along with policy analysis and evaluation.
Restriction: permission of academic advisor.
523.
Administration of State and Local Government.
(3)
The organization, policies, processes and financing of state governments, cities, counties and special districts, with particular emphasis on human resources, budgets and planning.
524.
Intergovernmental Administrative Problems.
(3)
Organization of federal system, focusing on relationships and problems among agencies on different levels of government. Considers interstate, interlocal and regional organizations and implementation of intergovernmental programs and policies.
525.
Human Resources Management in the Public Sector.
(3)
Survey of human resources management principles and practices in public sector organizations.
526.
Diversity in the Public Sector.
(3)
The course covers the core dimensions, concepts, and approaches to diversity in organizations. Will consider the historical, political, cultural, and economic contexts as well as questions and controversies surrounding diversity management.
Restriction: permission of academic advisor.
527.
Employment Relations in the Public Sector.
(3)
Survey of employment relations among employers, employees and government in the public sector, with particular attention to unionized organizations.
528.
Employment Dispute Resolution.
(3)
Overview of the role of conflict/disputes in employment relationships; theories of conflict origins in humans, manifestations of workplace disputes, aggression, coercion, and violence; positive conflict resolution and reconciliation through peacemaking strategies.
529.
Administrative Law.
(3)
Role and nature of administrative law; procedural requirements and judicial review of administrative actions; safeguards against arbitrary/capricious action; delegation of sovereignty and legislative power; legal principals in the development of public policy and administration.
535.
Comparative Public Administration.
(3)
Examination on a comparative basis of national systems of administration in developed and developing countries, focusing on the organization and behavior of public bureaucracies, with special emphasis on Latin America.
Prerequisite: 500.
536.
Social Policy and Planning.
(3)
(Also offered as CRP 536.) Reviews the development of social welfare policy in the United States; analyzes contemporary social policy issues in terms of planning approaches to human services and community development programs.
537.
Seminar in Public Management.
(3)
Course is designed to develop understanding of bureaucratic/political environment and processes crucial to effective performance in public sector management and of ethical issues inherent in public management.
538.
Non-Profit Management.
(3)
This course will introduce the dynamics of non-profit management and provide a deeper understanding of socio, economic, political, and historical forces that have shaped the non profit sector in the U.S. and the world.
540.
Administration of State Governments.
(3)
Organization, process, policies and programs of state government. Administrative problems and techniques in budgeting, planning and decision-making.
544.
Public Budgeting.
(3)
Basic management of public funds, preparation and processing of budgets, revenue projection and expenditure controls. Issues of public policy and establishment of priorities through budgeting.
546.
Public Financial Administration.
(3)
Analysis of financial management functions of government including treasurer, comptroller, accounting, capital budgeting, auditing, debt and cash management and other functions. Methods for evaluating the financial conditions of governments are presented. The impact of computers on public financial management also is evaluated.
Prerequisite: 544.
551.
Problems.
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
A topic relevant to public administration is developed, resulting in a paper of substantial length. Faculty advisor’s approval required.
Only 6 credit hours of 551 will count toward the M.P.A. degree.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
552.
Designing Applied Research.
(3)
This course prepares students to design and carry out applied research in public administration and public policy contexts, with particular pertinence to preparation of the Professional Paper integrative assignment required for the Masters of Public Administration degree.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
553.
Professional Paper.
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Must be taken by all students who are not pursuing the thesis option. In general, papers will be more extensive than term papers, perhaps including case studies, reports of research results, theoretical essays or similar contributions of substantive and professional quality.
Students must enroll for 3 hours the first semester, and then for 1 hour consecutively thereafter (including summer sessions), until their professional paper is approved.
Only the first 3 credit hours will count toward the M.P.A. degree.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Prerequisite: 596.
555.
Workshop for Interns.
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Available only to students assigned to an agency as an intern. Gives work experience to students with little or no prior government employment.
Prior approval of School director required.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
560.
Public Policy and Aging.
(3)
Analysis and evaluation of public policy issues involving federal, state and local government activities in relation to senior citizens.
561.
Health Policy and Management.
(3)
This course will examine critical issues currently facing health care managers and policy makers. Key areas of discussion are structure, financing and delivery of health services in the U.S.
562.
Health Governance in Global Perspective.
(3)
Seminar draws upon interdisciplinary perspectives in consideration and discussion of significant global health problems, ways concerned actors attempt to address them, and participants’ own roles in improving health conditions.
Restriction: permission of academic advisor.
563.
Healthcare Finance.
(3)
Health Finance helps students develop an understanding of the managerial aspects of financial analysis in health care organizations. It explores the concepts, principles and applications of financial management and decision-making in modern hospital and healthcare organization.
Restriction: permission of academic advisor.
564.
Healthcare Policy and Program Evaluation.
(3)
A conceptual and practical introduction to health policy analysis and program evaluation. Although health policy and programmatic issues in the United States will be featured in the course, it will also examine international and comparative-method program evaluation cases and applications.
570.
Pro-seminar in Public Policy.
(3)
Review of representative theories of public policy, including policy formation, implementation, and impact analysis.
572.
Energy Resources Management.
(3)
This course examines the technical, economic, and social characteristics of energy resources, their delivery systems, and how different constraints such as environmental impacts, demand characteristics, capital and labor requirements affect energy policy considerations.
574.
Seminar on Environmental Policy and Administration.
(3)
Examination of issues and problems associated with the implementation of U.S. environmental policies and programs. Administration of natural resources on federal, state and local levels, with special reference to the Southwest.
575.
Natural Resource Economics.
(3)
Use and management of natural resources and systems useful to humans. Issues include: why natural resources are important, economic growth impact, optimal exploitation, and identification and management of environmental concerns.
Prerequisite: Econ 105 and 106.
577.
Practice of Policy Development.
(3)
(Also offered as CRP 577)
Introduction to practice of public policy development in technical and professional applications. Emphasis on actual writing, interpretation and implementation of policy documents. Environmental, physical and social policy are highlighted.
Required for dual M.P.A./M.C.R.P. degree.
580.
Criminal Justice Administration.
(3)
Administration and policy making processes in criminal justice agencies and institutions, with particular focus on corrections, law enforcement and court administration.
588.
Practice of Negotiation and Public Dispute Resolution.
(3)
(Also offered as CRP 585)
Introduces students to new ways of negotiating and resolving disputes in the context of professional practice through collaborative decision making and problem solving.
590.
Topical Seminars.
(3, no limit Δ)
Seminars scheduled from time to time on issues and topics requiring additional focus in public administration. See course offerings each semester for seminars.
596.
Research Methods for Public Managers.
(3)
This course addresses research methods applicable to public management. It emphasizes data collection strategies, descriptive and inferential statistics (correlation, linear and multiple regression, ANOVA) mixed quantitative and qualitative analytical approaches (case and comparative methods).
Restriction: permission of instructor.
597.
Computer Applications for Public Managers.
(3)
Designed for public managers and students of public administration, this course presents methods of data analysis and interpretation of results for projects in institutional and field settings.
Prerequisite: 596.
599.
Master’s Thesis.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
