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Course Descriptions - Public AdministrationPADM 101FOUNDATIONS OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS - 3 semester hours Fall An introductory study of the basic structure of American federalism and the intergovernmental context of the work of public managers in national, state and local governments. PADM 103 THE ADMINISTRATION OF SUBNATIONAL GOVERNMENTS - 3 semester hours Spring A survey of the processes and institutions through which policy is formulated, implemented, and evaluated at the regional, state and local levels of government, special attention given to substate regionalism for planning and public service delivery, interstate compacts among government for functional purposes, and special purpose districts. PADM 207 LEGISLATIVE PROCESSES - 3 semester hours Fall, Spring A detailed analysis of the structure and organization of the federal Congress. A review of the ways in which public issues become legislation and the interrelationships between federal, state and local legislative processes. PADM 211 GOVERNMENTAL MANAGEMENT & DECISION-MAKING - 3 semester hours Fall, Spring A detailed study of the management and operations of modern public agencies with emphasis on the organization of service delivery structures, decision-making theory, history, and practice. PADM 301 PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS - 3 semester hours Fall, Spring A summary of policy development models with emphasis on understanding the complex interrelationships of public and private systems. A detailed analysis of specific issues is a regular part of class work, including developing critical thinking skills. PADM 305 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SECTOR BUDGETING - 3 semester hours Fall Identification, analysis and discussion of the various approaches to public sector budgeting and budget processes are covered. Emphasis on developing a theoretical and practical knowledge of budgeting techniques applied at the national, state and local levels of government. PADM 307 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - 3 semester hours Fall, Spring Overview of the American public law systems and lawmaking processes at each level of government. Students undertake intensive case study in the areas of due process, administrative law, regulatory law, sovereignty and judicial review. PADM 309 PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS & ORGANIZATIONAL ENVIRONMENT - 3 semester hours Spring Students will explore and analyze basic concepts of developing institutional responses to public sector programs and problems. Emphasis on various bureaucratic models and personal behavior within organizations. PADM 401 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND ADMINISTRATION - 3 semester hours Spring, Summer A study of the management of energy and environmental issues in an intergovernmental context; an analysis of the political, social and economic impact of energy and environmental policy with special emphasis given to legislative, executive, judicial, and administrative actions to establish and implement policies on natural resources and waste disposal. PADM 403 LAND USE LAW AND POLICY - 3 semester hours Fall, Spring A summary of the law and practice relative to State planning, zoning and regulatory practices. A review of federal law and national agency administration of federal lands, internal navigable waters, solid and liquid waste disposal, hazardous materials disposal and the impact upon state and local government; students must have taken PADM 307. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor required PADM 404 PROJECT MANAGEMENT - 3 semester hours Spring Detailed consideration of various work scheduling and resource management techniques with emphasis on Program Evaluation and Review Techniques (PERT). A study of various functional area models for program planning, evaluation, design, development and integration. Use of computer software programs in project management is required. PADM 405 ADVANCED PUBLIC PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION - 3 semester hours Fall, Spring A Comprehensive review of wage and salary administration techniques, position classification, merit systems, EEO programs, training and evaluation, and labor relations in the public sector. Emphasis on understanding the role of the employee and employer in accomplishing public program goals. PADM 406 ADVANCED PUBLIC SECTOR BUDGETING - 3 semester hours Spring A detailed examination of governmental revenue and expenditure systems. Emphasis will be placed on governmental accounting, reporting, productivity analysis, auditing, and the "how to" of budget preparation at the local, state, and national levels. PADM 408 INTERN PLACEMENT - 6 semester hours Fall, Spring, Summer Students are assigned to a federal, state or local agency for practical on-the-job experience. PADM 410 GRANTS MANAGEMENT - 3 semester hours Fall, Spring Comprehensive and thorough study of the techniques used in managing federal and state grant-in-aid programs. Emphasis will be placed upon the contracts and grants management, procurement practices under federal and state law, accounting requirements, reporting requirements, program control, and fiscal performance. PADM 411 SENIOR SEMINAR I - 3 semester hours Fall, Spring , Summer Senior students are required to select a current public policy or public administration issue, undertake a detailed and comprehensive analysis, and demonstrate a thorough integration of the courses taken and skills learned. PADM 412 SENIOR SEMINAR II - 3 semester hours Spring, Summer A continuation of PADM 411 with emphasis on writing, editing and completing the senior thesis. |
