PSC 741 - Seminar in Public Administration

(3 units)

Examination of the conceptual foundations of public administration.

Prerequisite(s): Must be a degree-seeking student in the Public Administration and Policy MPA program OR obtain instructor permission.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. read and critically evaluate relevant academic literature in the key areas of organizational theory and explain how this applies to key areas of organizational practice.
2. discuss the development of public organizational theory and its relationship to broader themes of American politics.
3. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.

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