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PA 601 Seminar in Public Administration—3 credits.
An analytical overview of public administration as a field of study and as a profession in the
United States and other countries.
Delivery: The Internet
PA 605 Organizational Behavior in Public Agencies—3 credits.
Conceptual and empirical analysis of organizational and personal relationships in public agencies.
Professional socialization, interpersonal relationships, conflict management, and informal influence
will be emphasized.
Delivery: The Internet
PA 606 Public Personnel Administration—3 credits.
Analysis of managerial philosophies and techniques utilized in public and non-profit agencies.
Topics covered will include manpower analysis, recruitment, affirmative action, and job analysis.
Delivery: The Internet
PA 607 Budgeting in Governmental Agencies—3 credits.
Financial administration in public agencies, emphasizing budgetary techniques and political aspects
of financial decision making. Budget preparation for state and local agencies will be emphasized.
Delivery: The Internet
PA 640 Seminar in Personnel Law—3 credits.
Analysis of personnel-related legal matters and their applications in public personnel management.
Topics covered will include EEOC/OSHA guidelines, fair employment, employee rights, and collective
bargaining laws. Note: A major research paper will be required.
Delivery: Internet
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