HSEM 180 Public Administration (3 credits)
Course Description
This course provides an overview of 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 Content
A. Public Administration, Democracy, and Bureaucratic Power
B. Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations
C. Organizational Theory
D. Decision Making in Administration
E. Chief Executives and Challenges of Administrative Leadership
F. Public Personnel Administration and Human Resource Development
G. Government Budgeting
H. Public Policy and Implementation
I. Government Regulation and Administrative Law
J. Public Administration in a Time of Conflict and Change
Student 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.
Degree Outcomes
Core Abilities
Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Global Citizenship: Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable and equitable systems.
Program Outcomes:
Apply a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to assume leadership roles in emergency management, homeland security, and/or public policy.
Interpret ethical and legal issues that impact emergency management and homeland security.
Lecture Contact Hours 30
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 30
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