NGO Education Survey

PA 611 - Public Administration Philosophy, Theory, and Practice

Historical and political context of public administration. This course reviews the classical and emerging theoretical perspectives on human organizations and critically analyzes emerging domestic and global ideas and issues shaping and being shaped by the public sector.

PA 612 - Research Methods in Public Administration

Examines various methods for designing and conducting interpretive (Qualitative) and positivistic (Quantitative) research for organizational improvements, policy research and decision making in the public sector. Various modes of data-gathering and analysis are discussed and the logic underlying the methods explored.

PA 621 - Seminar in Human Organizations, Change, and Social Realities

Considers theoretical frameworks for thinking critically about how knowledge, social realities, and administration are constituted. Meaning-centered, experientially grounded theories are applied to examine organizational humanization and effectiveness. Opportunities to integrate these theories for action and changing organizations are explored.

PA 692 - Graduate Synthesis

A synthesis of public administration theories and concepts with a review and critique of major readings in the field. Concludes with the Comprehensive Examination. Advancement to Candidacy (completion of all core courses and option area requirements) and consent of instructor.

PA 695 - Internship in Public Administration

Field placements with governmental agencies under the supervision of a faculty member. Examines the relationship between theory and practice in the provisions of public service.

PA 697 - Issues in Public Administration

Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in public administration.

PA 698 - Internship

Formal advanced work opportunities integrating the academic program with their career aspirations. Integral advanced hands-on experience enhancing education and preparing for professional and personal success.

PH 362 - Environmental Health Policy

An overview of the development, content, and implementation of environmental health policy. Students will also be introduced to concepts of environmental justice and the relationship of environmental policy to health equity. Course relies on case examples.

POSC 380 - Public Policy Analysis

Surveys the formulation, implementation, and impact of public policy dealing with social and economic problems. Examines and evaluates the causes and content of government policy in various areas such as civil rights, social welfare, crime, education, health, environment, energy, taxation.