Introduction to Public Administration

Catalog description

Public administration involves the full range of government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private contractors involved in the implementation of public policy at the federal, state, and local level. This course introduces students to the formal study of public administration and will explore major challenges in public service, the management of public and non-profit organizations, administrative ethics and law, leadership theory, and financial and personnel management. Restricted to: Main campus only. May be repeated up to 3 credits.