POL 1300 - Public Administration

Credits: 4

This course is an examination of the structures and functions of the federal, state and local governments of the United States. Special attention will be given to the public administration process at the federal level. This course focuses on the role of public bureaucracies in contemporary American government. Over the course of the semester we will consider some general questions of how administrators interact with their political environment and influence the policymaking process. We will examine several specific administrative problems that have become contentious policy issues, such as public health, global warming, immigration, affirmative action, and civil service reform. Special attention will be given to government regulation and stabilization of the economy.
Fulfills: SOSC in LS Core.