POLS 320 - Public Adm Writing Publ Serv

Description

Hours: Three hours lecture/discussion per week Description: Introduction to public administration in United States at national, state, and local levels of government, focusing on role of writing and record-keeping as public service. It will explore various trends in American public administration, examine unique circumstances involved in administering public organizations and look at different techniques of public management. Topics of study include structure and function of American system of federalism, organizational theory and behavior, public budgeting and finance, public human resources management, and diversity, intersectionality, and inclusion in public sector. Students must earn a C- or better to fulfill the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).

Meeting Information

Info current as 12/21/2024
Days Times Room Meeting Dates Instructor
ARR Online 8/21/2021 - 12/11/2021 Dana Baker
F  1:00 PM  -  2:50 PM  Del Norte Hall 3540 8/21/2021 - 12/11/2021 Dana Baker

Status: Open
Class Number: 1378
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 3.00
Class Components: Lecture
Career: Undergraduate
Dates: 8/21/2021 - 12/11/2021
Grading: Letter Grade

Class Availability

Information below is 24 hours old.
Enrollment Total: 9
Available Seats: 11
Wait List Capacity: 10
Wait List Total: 0

Textbook / Other Materials

Status: Required
ISBN: 9780191036200
Title: Public Administration: A Very Short Introduction
Publisher: Oxford University Press Canada
Author: Theodoulou

Status: Required
ISBN: 9780198724230
Title: Public Administration
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Author: Theodoulou

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Enrollment Information

  • Upper Division
  • Includes any In Person Meeting
  • GWAR