Introduction to the scope, theory, and substantive issues of public administration. An analysis of the physical, technological, legal, and political environments of administration. An analysis of the theories of organization and management that examines models, reviews current administrative philosophy, and presents contemporary trends in organization and management. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 hours of credit. In-depth analysis of a policy issue or administrative problem.
Specific topics vary.
Focuses on issue and policy analysis, with attention to formal and informal processes of policy development and program implementation. An examination of major urban problems and the administrative approach to solving these problems. One to three hours. One to three hours. Three to six hours.