GPA 8000 - Foundations in Public Administration

This course introduces students to the professional study of public administration. The course provides a historical overview of American public administration and each of its significant sub-fields, as well as an introduction to contemporary reform efforts, both within and outside the public sector. Students learn to integrate their own experiences with key concepts in public administration and to use these experiences and concepts to plan the rest of their master’s programs.

Credits: (4 credits)