Academic Catalog

Public Administration (PUA) (Inactive)

PUA 301: Public Budget Process

An examination of the managerial components of budgetary processes in the government agencies.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PUA 302: Public Sector Management

A survey of the managerial issues in the government agencies including organization, personnel, budget, political accountability, clientele relations, and human resources development.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PUA 303: Research Meth Pub Adm

Prerequisite(s): PSY/POS/SOC 300 or CJE/SOW 400 or consent of instructor. Application of social science research techniques to the problems of public sector management. Development of analytical perspectives in evaluating administrative research reports.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PUA 304: Comparat Adm Sys/Policies

An analysis of public management in selected nations with specific focus on the comparison of public policies, programs, and their implementations.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PUA 305: Contemporary Public Policy Iss

Examination of one or more public policy issues currently confronting the United States.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PUA 322: Management Info Systems

This course examines technical, psychological and behavioral aspects of information systems, life cycles, and information controls.

Prerequisite: COS 100 or BUA 101
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PUA 371: Introduction to Public Health

A survey course that develops an understanding and appreciation for factors affecting health status and its contribution to individual and community health.

Prerequisite: HED 221 or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PUA 400: Pol Analysis/Program Eval

Analysis of the impact of programs and policies in the public sector.

Prerequisite: PUA 305 or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PUA 401: Org Behav & Bureau Struc

A study of behavior in public organizations and practical use of organizational theories in effective public management.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PUA 402: Human Resources Mgt

An introduction to human resource management. The topics may include recruitment, personnel development, job analysis, productivity, employee assistance services, and grievance analysis.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PUA 404: Org Behav & Bureau Struc

Compares the administrative system of Sub/Saharan African countries in light of prevailing political, legal, economic, and cultural influences.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PUA 491: Internship

Integrates theoretical perspectives with work as an intern in a public or non-profit setting. Successfull prior completion of at least nine hours of public administration course work.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PUA 495: Directed Study

An organized course of readings, oral and written reports, and examinations arranged by a faculty member whose areas of specialization coincides with the student’s interest.

Prerequisite: Senior classification or consent of the dean
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PUA 497: Special Topics

A seminar for the discussion of special topics in public administration. May be repeated once.

Prerequisite: Senior classification or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PUA 499: Senior Seminar

A capstone experience for public administration majors. The seminar will integrate theory and research with practice.

Prerequisite: PUA 302, 303, 305, and 400, or consent of the dean
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3