S.C. From 39 to 45 semester hours are required for the M.P.A. degree, depending on the student's background. Students lacking proficiency in American government are required to take a prerequisite in this area to address the deficiency. Students who do not have substantial administrative experience are required to complete an internship encompassing 480 hours in a public or nonprofit agency engaged in administrative work. Finally, all students must demonstrate a proficient knowledge of the field of public administration by passing a comprehensive examination. Interaction of political, technical and administrative processes in urban America.
Emphasis is on the history and future of urban areas.
Introduction to the historical, theoretical, legal and fiscal aspects of constitutionally divided government. Federal, state and local division of responsibility for public services will be emphasized along with the emerging devolution of those responsibilities from the federal government to states and localities. PO SC 102 or 104, junior standing or permission of instructor. Analysis, assessment and management of specific country and regional security threats and challenges to the United States. Principal targets of assessment include rogue nations, regional superpowers, alliances and areas of potential or ongoing threat or conflict.