PA 200

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

3 UNITS

Grade Only

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: FALL, SPRING

Covers key issues in public administration and social policy. Emphasizes government structure and public decision-making process, organizational behavior, effectiveness of criminal justice policies, economic development strategy, zoning, and land use considerations. [D; CSU] (Same as: PS 200)

PA 290

WORK EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

2-4 UNITS

Grade Only

Recommended Preparation: PA 200.

Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: A class in Political Science or directly related to field.

Limitation on Enrollment: Declared major in Political Science or a related discipline.

Laboratory 12 hours

Offered: SPRING, SUMMER

Introduces principles and skills acquired in Public Administration-related majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a total of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU]