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SEARCH UND A to Z IndexDirectoryMap InFORMATION FOR STUDENTS: UND CampusConnection What's New FAQ Forms for Students to Print Graduation Military Activation of Students Returning From Active Duty Transfer Information Transcripts/Verification Registrar A to Z Index     Public Administration (Pols) Jensen, Jendrysik, M. Kweit (Chair), R. Kweit (Adviser), 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. B.S.P.A. WITH MAJOR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Required 125 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 60 of which must be from a 4-year institution) including:   I. General Education Requirements (see University GER listing).   II. The applicable College of Business and Public Administration Requirements (see BPA listing).   III. The Following Curriculum:     Pre-Public Administration Core     Acct 200, 201 Elements of Accounting I & II (6)     ISys 117 Personal Productivity with Information Technology (1)     Econ 201 Principles of Microeconomics (3)     Econ 202 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)     Econ 210 Introduction to Business and Economic Statistics (3)     Math 103 College Algebra (3)     Pols 115, 116 American Government I, State and Local Government (6)     Comm 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)     Pols 250 Politics of Public Administration (3)   IV. GENERAL PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION     Required:     Econ 324 Public Finance (3)     Pols 300 Introduction to Research Methods (3)     Pols 309 Legislative and Executive Processes (3)     Pols 404 Urban Politics and Administration (3)     Pols 432 Public Policy Making Process (3)     Pols 437 Administrative Processes (3)     Pols 493 Professional Projects in Public Administration (3)     Mgmt 300 Principles of Management (3)     Mgmt 310 Organizational Behavior (3)          or       Soc 431 Organizations and Behavior. (3)     Mgmt 400 Organizational Theory and Analysis (3)     Electives (consult with adviser for Public Administration): courses in political science, management, economics, history, sociology, anthropology, geography, accounting, and psychology. MINOR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Required 21 credits, including:     Pols 250 Politics of Public Administration (3)     Pols 300 Introduction to Research Methods, or its Equivalent (3)     Pols 404 Urban Politics and Administration (3)     Pols 432 Public Policy Making Process (3)     Pols 437 Administrative Processes (3)     Select 6 hours from:     Econ 324 Public Finance (3)     Mgmt 305 Managerial Concepts, or its Equivalent         (BPA students may not use Mgmt 305) (3)     Pols 309 Legislative and Executive Processes (3)     Pols 433 Administrator and Public Affairs (3)     Pols 480 Administrative Internship (2-6)     Soc 431 Organizations and Behavior (3)     Other courses may be elected with the consent of the Department. 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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