The history of federal legislation and regulation and environmental law are examined. Major laws such as the Clean Air Act and major agencies and federal programs such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Interior are discussed in detail. Offered every year. Three lecture hours per week. The organization, structure and functions of state governments and of municipal, county, town and other local governments of the United States.
Emphasis is placed on problems faced by state and local governments.
Offered every other spring. This course satisfies the HPPW distribution requirement. 3 Credits Criminal Justice Administration Introduction to the theories and practices of public administration. Traditional and contemporary organizational theories and public management issues are examined, including administrative accountability, responsibility and values. Offered every other year.