Introduces the theory, forms, and practice of public administration at the national, subnational, and international levels. Emphasizes administrative theories, concepts of bureaucracy, the environment of public service, and the role of administrators in government.

(Prerequisite: POLSC 100 or PA 201 or PA 202 or consent of instructor) Analysis of state and local governments with emphasis on the distribution of political power and administrative responsibility in selected public programs and areas of public policy.

Personnel and labor relations, municipal services, and political and public relations; analysis of city governments and the role of city and local government managers; examination of the planning, policy, management, evaluation, and financial dimensions of cities.

(Prerequisite: POLSC 100 or PA 201 or PA 202 or consent of instructor) Systematic analysis of critical domestic issues and areas: poverty, race relations, crime, etc. Consideration of the entire public policy cycle: recognition and definition of potential "problems"; formulation and implementation of governmental policy solutions; and assessment of the impact of policies.

(Prerequisite: POLSC 100 or PA 201 or PA 202 or consent of instructor) Focuses on the primary personnel functions including job evaluation and compensation; staffing; employee training and development; employee relations; collective bargaining; and other issues and concerns of public sector personnel management.

Prerequisite: POLSC 100 or PA 201 or PA 202 or consent of instructor) This course explores administrative, political, and institutional aspects of the budgetary and financial management processes within the public sector. A review of federal, state, and local financial, budget, and revenue systems.