Public Administration, Master of Public Administration
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Degree Requirements
Core Curriculum (33 units)
Core courses are designed to give a thorough background in each of the major areas of Public Administration.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PUB 500 | Environment and Practice of Public Administration | 3 |
| PUB 501 | Public Management | 3 |
| PUB 502 | Administrative Theory and Behavior | 3 |
| PUB 503 | Introduction to Research Methods in Public Administration | 3 |
| PUB 504 | Quantitative Methods in Public Administration I | 3 |
| PUB 505 | Quantitative Analysis in Public Administration II | 3 |
| PUB 506 | Administration and Public Policy Analysis | 3 |
| PUB 508 | Public Human Resources Management | 3 |
| PUB 510 | Public Budgeting | 3 |
| PUB 512 | Foundations of Ethical Administration | 3 |
| PUB 592 | Capstone: Integrative Seminar in Public Administration | 3 |
| or PUB 599 | Honors Thesis | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Concentration Area (9 units)
Each student must select one concentration area from the following (9 units)
Criminal Justice Policy and Administration Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJA 563 | Administrative Law, Policy and Analysis | 3 |
| CJA 565 | Issues in Police Administration and Ethics | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Issues in Homeland Security and Terrorism | ||
| Adv. Criminal Justice Issues | ||
| Special Topics in Criminal Justice Administration | ||
| Internship Practicum | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
The NASPAA five universal required competencies are defined as follows:
- To lead and manage in public governance: Examine the theory and practice of the discipline of public administration; Assess the role of environmental context in leading and managing public organizations (including political, legal, economic and social factors); Develop competencies and skills to effectively and ethically lead and manage in public organizations; and Evaluate different reform strategies aimed at effective management in the public sector.
- To participate in and contribute to the public policy process: Explain the public policy processes;\nEvaluate the roles of pubic administrators in the public policy processes; Integrate theoretical and applied knowledge in public policy analysis and/or program evaluation; and Use data to conduct public policy analysis and/or program evaluation, and provide recommendations to policy makers and public managers.
- To analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions: Utilize critical thinking to construct and deconstruct arguments; Synthesize applied social science research; Conduct applied social science research using qualitative and/or quantitative analytical tools to assess the validity of research hypotheses and generate meaning and understanding; and Integrate information to facilitate recommendations, decision making, and problem solving for administrative and policy processes.
- To articulate and apply a public service perspective: Apply the normative frameworks to make ethical decisions in the public sector; Practice democratic values that contribute to effective public service and responsible citizenship; Value and demonstrate commitment to social equity and justice; and Demonstrate professionalism and respect for citizens.
- To communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry: Examine multicultural and global work environments; Utilize various communication and information technology tools and strategies (e.g., written reports, PowerPoint, Excel, SPSS, emails, and internet) to mange [sic] public organizations; Collaborate with stakeholders of diverse age, cultural, educational, professional backgrounds, and interests to reach consensus; and Analyze workforce-related issues and policies and articulate appropriate courses of action.