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Harsell, Jensen (Adviser), Jendrysik (Chair),
Light, Sum and Wood
The Department of Political Science and Public Administration offers undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Science with a major or minor in Public Administration. The B.S.P.A. is offered through the College of Business and Public Administration. The Department also offers the B.A. with a major or minor in Political Science through the College of Arts and Sciences. (See Political Science listed separately in this catalog.) The Public Administration program has a core of liberal arts courses combined with courses from the administrative sciences. The Political Science program provides students with a broad background in the liberal arts. The communication and analytical skills emphasized in both programs prepare students for employment in the public, not-for-profit, and private sectors; graduate studies; law school; and teaching.
The Department also offers a graduate program through the Graduate School leading to the Masters of Public Administration. Some students may qualify for a 5-year undergraduate Public Administration/Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. See the Graduate section for admission criteria.
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A. WITH MAJOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Required 125 credits (36 of which must
be numbered 300 or above, and 60 of which
must be from a 4-year institution) including: |
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General Education Requirements (see University
GER listing). |
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The applicable College of Business and Public Administration Requirements (see BPA listing). |
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The Following Curriculum: |
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37 major hours, including:
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Pols 115 |
American Government I |
(3) |
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Pols 116 |
State and Local Government |
(3) |
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Po1s 220 |
International Politics |
(3) |
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Pols 225 |
Comparative Politics |
(3) |
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Pols 250 |
Politics of Public Administration |
(3) |
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Pols 300 |
Introduction to Research Methods |
(3) |
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Pols 310 |
Inroduction to Political Thought |
(3) |
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Pols 405 |
Political Behavior |
(3) |
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Pols 432 |
Public Policy Making Process |
(3) |
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Pols 495 |
Senior Colloquium |
(1) |
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Pols |
Electives |
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Required in other departments:
Level II proficiency in a foreign language
Economics 210, Introduction to Business and Economic Statistics or equivalent (3 credits)
Economics 202, Introduction to Macroeconomics (3 credits) |
MINOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Required 21 credits, including: |
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Pols 115 |
American Government I |
(3) |
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Select 6 hours from: |
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Pols 220 |
International Politics |
(3) |
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Pols 225 |
Comparative Politics |
(3) |
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Pols 250 |
Politics of Public Administration |
(3) |
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Select 6 hours from: |
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Pols 300 |
Research Methods |
(3) |
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Political Theory (Pols 310 or 318) |
(3) |
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Constitutional Law (Pols 305 or 306) |
(3) |
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Pols 405 |
Political Behavior |
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6 additional credits of electives from 300 level and above courses in Political Science which may include the courses listed. |
Courses
115. American Government I. 3 credits. An introduction to political science through the study of the American political system: The Constitution; the political processes; the structure, powers and procedures of the Presidency, Congress, and the Judiciary. F, S
116. State and Local Government. 3 credits. Structure, function and problems of state and local government: executive, legislative, and judicial processes; federalism and metropolitan government. F, S
250. Politics of Public Administration. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Pols 115. Introduction to the development of public administration in the United States and to the concepts and methods used in its practice. The political aspects of the public bureaucracy and contemporary issues are also highlighted. F
300. Introduction to Research Methods. 3 credits. General consideration of research methods and data analysis in political science and the social sciences. F
308. Intergovernmental Relations. 3 credits. Analyzes the growing interrelationship of federal, state and local governments with emphasis on financial aspects. F/2
309. Legislative and Executive Processes. 3 credits. A survey of the organizations, functions and interaction of the American legislative and executive branches of government. S
404. Urban Politics and Administration. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Pols 115. Analysis of the socio-economic context of urban America and its impact on politics, policy, and administration. S
432. Public Policy Making Processes. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Pols 115. Two-thirds of the class is devoted to understanding the stages of the policy process: (1) Problem Identification and Agenda Setting; (2) Policy Formulation; (3) Policy Adoption; (4) Policy Implementation; and (5) Policy Evaluation. The last third applies the model to substantive policy areas such as health, environment, education. S
433. The Administrator and Public Affairs. 3 credits. Designed to make students aware of the political and community implications of public administration in a democratic society. Reviews and analyzes the political environment of public administration and considers various techniques for accommodating democratic influences in the administration. S/2
437. Administrative Processes. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Pols 250. Explanation of theoretical and practical aspects of personnel and financial management in the public sector. S
480. Administrative Internship. 2-6 credits. Prerequisite: 12 hours in Political Science. On-the-job training in a government position with final report and analysis of the agency by the intern. Prior approval of instructor required before enrollment. S/U grading only. F, S
493. Professional Project in Public Administration. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Senior standing. A capstone course in Public Administration where students will independently develop a paper under supervision, which demonstrates the ability to use the knowledge and skills of public administration to address public administration issues. The course is designed for Public Administration majors only. S
Additional elective courses listed under Political Science. |
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