PADM 5001 - Introduction to Public Administration and Public Service

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

It is a time of rapid change, resource limitations, and questioning of the roles of public service organizations and professionals in American society. In such a time, it is essential for practitioners and citizens to understand the history, nature, and scope of public service. This course explores the creation of American public and nonprofit institutions, the ways organizations are structured and managed, and the role of the public service practitioner in the challenging contemporary setting. Course typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer