Special Topics

Catalog description

Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Public Administration program or consent of the instructor. Recommended: POLS 150 This course provides an in-depth examination of one major area of inquiry involving Public Administration. The course emphasizes an understanding of the important methods, terms, theories, and findings in the field and is organized in a topical format, with in-depth examination of the predominant theories and major research findings in the field by topic area. As the topic changes, so will the specific assignments and assessments. Special Topics courses do not repeat material presented by core Master of Public Administration courses. Repeat 3 times up to 9 units