PSYC 609 Business Psychology Mastery Demonstration (4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology of Organizational Coaching (PSYC 608).
The intent of this course is to integrate course learning into a personal and organizationally useful synthesis. It is designed to provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate mastery of the Business Psychology program’s overall learning outcomes. Working with an assigned instructor, students will self-select a major project or a masters’ thesis that can be completed during the duration of the course.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
PUAD 295 Political & Legal Environment of Public Administration (4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): None.
The course examines the complex political and legal environment of public administration. Students learn how politics, law and the structure and principles of American government impact citizens, public policy, and the administration of public and nonprofit organizations. Students apply fundamental political theories and administrative law principles in administrative contexts. Students pursuing the Public Administration major should take this course prior to beginning their specialization course work.
PUAD 305 Introduction to Public Administration (4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): Organizational Communication (COMM 321), Human Resources Management (HRM 300), Business & Professional Writing (WRIT 320), and either Introduction to Logic & Critical Thinking Skills (HUMN 210) or Introduction to Ethical Analysis & Reasoning (HUMN 211).
Students are introduced to the field and profession of public administration. Students learn to think and act as ethical public administration professionals by developing a broad understanding of the political and organizational environment in which public administrators work and by applying fundamental analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. The professional knowledge and skills explored in the course provide a foundation for subsequent public administration courses.
PUAD 350 Program Evaluation & Performance Improvement (4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and Statistical Concepts (MATH 215).
Students learn core concepts and basic techniques for evaluating and improving the performance of public and nonprofit programs and operations. Students apply basic concepts for critically assessing studies and research that make causal claims about policy and program outcomes and for analyzing and improving program operations. The political risks and benefits of undertaking program evaluation and performance improvement efforts are also examined.
PUAD 410 Public Administration Internship (1-4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Program Chair.
This course provides qualified students with an opportunity to receive academic credit for supervised professional training and work experience in a public or nonprofit organization or participation in approved professional organizations or associations. The Internship is an ongoing seminar between the student, the faculty member and the Internship supervisor. During the Internship students must meet periodically with the faculty representative, obtain professional experience at a level equivalent to other senior level courses, and submit materials as required in the Internship Application and Learning Agreement. Students seeking to obtain credit for an internship experience must follow the University policies and guidelines for Internships outlined in the Academic Bulletin. Participation cannot be guaranteed for all applicants.
PUAD 420 Public & Nonprofit Fiscal Administration (4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and Statistical Concepts (MATH 215).
Students learn fundamental budgeting, accounting, and financial management concepts and techniques necessary for planning, analysis, and decision making in public and nonprofit organizations. Students also examine the competing values and politics that underlie and impact the budget process and financial decisions. Finally, students apply skills for effectively communicating financial analysis methods and conclusions with colleagues, elected officials, the media, and the public.
PUAD 450 Leadership for Public & Nonprofit Organizations (4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): Communication in Groups and Teams (COMM 335), Political & Legal Environment of Public Administration (PUAD 295), Introduction to Public Administration (PUAD 305), Program Evaluation & Performance Improvement (PUAD 350), and Public & Nonprofit Fiscal Administration (PUAD 420).
Students learn fundamental leadership concepts and skills for managing the day-to-day administration of public and nonprofit organizations. The course emphasizes an action orientation and problem solving for common political and organizational challenges faced by public and nonprofit leaders and managers.
PUAD 480 Special Topics in Public Administration (1-4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): Determined on a course-by-course basis and published online in the trimester Course Schedule.
This is a variable content course in Public Administration in which students pursue topics or subjects of current interest that are not a part of the regular curriculum. When a special topics course is offered, a course description will be published online in the Course Schedule for the trimester in which the course is offered.
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