PAFF 6301 Graduate Seminar in Public Administration
This course is a survey of the study and the field of public administration. In addition to the introduction to concepts and foundations of the field of public administration, students are given an opportunity to analyze the historical milestones of public administration as a profession. The course covers the ethos of public service and foundational theories related to the practice of the administrative sciences. The course content addresses two major dimensions: professionalism in public service and effective public management in the context of individual and societal values. Students are also introduced to critical thinking and schools of thought essential in understanding relationships between democratic institutions and governance across societal sectors.
Offered
As scheduled