PAD 151 – Intro to Public Admin

Public Administration
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course includes an overview of the role of the public administrator in government and an examination of the development and implementation of public policy. Topics include public personnel administration and management, decision making, public affairs, ethics, organizational theories, budgetary functions within governmental agencies, and other governmental issues. Upon completion, students should be able to Read More

PAD 152 – Ethics in Government

Public Administration
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the ethical issues and problems within the public administration field. Emphasis is placed on building analytical skills, stimulating moral imagination, and recognizing the discretionary power of the administrator’s role. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the moral dimensions of public administrative decision making.

PAD 251 – Public Finance & Budgeting

Public Administration
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of the public finance and budgeting processes used in the allocation of public resources to meet differing public interests. Topics include the political environment, government expenditures, revenues, taxation, budgetary process theories and techniques, and the relation of government finance to the economy. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize Read More

PAD 252 – Public Policy Analysis

Public Administration
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a study of methods and techniques used to determine the effectiveness of public programs. Emphasis is placed on the concept of ecology and environmental impact, informal groups and information networks, and the relationship between public and private sectors. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze case studies with the use of Read More

PAD 254– Grant Writing

Public Administration
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the basic techniques of successful grant writing. Topics include concept development, funding sources research, and writing skills relevant to the grants process. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the grants process.