HSEM 180 - Public Administration

3 Credits

This course provides an overview in the structure and issues of public service. Course participants will examine the context of public administration: the political system, the role of federalism, bureaucratic politics and power, and the various theories of administration that guide public managers today. Course components include public administration, personnel, budgeting, decision-making, organizational behavior, leadership, and policy implementation. Lessons will be drawn from the most current applications of public administration today, such as Hurricane Katrina efforts and Homeland Security.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Winter Online
Designed to Serve Those serving or wishing to serve in the Emergency Management filed in both the public and private sectors.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:06

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Public Administration, Democracy, and Bureaucratic Power
Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations
Organizational Theory
Decision Making in Administration
Chief Executives and Challenges of Administrative Leadership
Public Personnel Administration and Human Resource Development
Government Budgeting
Public Policy and Implementation
Government Regulation and Administrative Law
Public Administration in a Time of Conflict and Change

Student Learning Outcomes
Explore the context, nature and structure of public administration in America.

Compare and contrast the political, legal and social environment of public administration.

Discuss the nature of the decision-making process in public administration.

Explain the budget process and planning.

Discuss the impact and influence of government regulation and administrative law over public affairs.