• PADM 6620: Critical Thinking and Ethics in the Public Sector

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  An exploration of the role of ethics in public administration with an emphasis on standards of professional conduct, ethics and constitutionalism, and the ethical implications of law, policy, procedure, and practices within public administration. (Spring, Summer [Online]) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Repeatable for Add'l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6 Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only
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• PADM 6630: State and Local Government

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course explores the principles and practices of the structure, administration, financing, and politics of state and local government. Special attention focuses on the allocation of authority, roles, responsibilities, and cross-cutting policy issues affecting the operation of states and localities. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only
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• PADM 6640: Constitutional Law

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course offers a scholarly and professional-based examination of constitutional law. It provides public administrators with the background, awareness, and critical knowledge about constitutional standards, fundamental constitutional foundations, and pitfalls they may encounter as they execute their administrative duties. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only
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• PADM 6650: Managing America's Cities

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course is designed to give students an overview of city management. It will review the laws that create and enable municipalities and it will explore the effects of different city organizational structures. Additionally, the course will review several case studies that explore the many policy and management changes experienced by city managers. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only
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• PADM 6670: Intergovernmental Relations

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  American public administration is a complex system of collaboration and rivalry among varying governmental levels and agencies, as well as between non-profit, non-governmental organizations, and private organizations. Overlapping and operationalizing the political science discussion of federalism, this course helps students understand the revolving relationship and dynamics among intergovernmental agencies. Additionally, this course will provide students with perspective, tools, and strategies on public policy setting among intergovernmental entities. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only
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• PADM 6700: Organization and Administration at the Criminal Justice Agency

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course identifies and develops the practices and principles to organize and administer the goals and objectives of middle- and upper-level management and administration officials in the three primary criminal justice agencies: police, courts, and corrections. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only
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• PADM 6720: Criminal Justice Policy

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course explores the impact of crime prevention policies on crime rates while considering the diversity of crime and criminals. Students will analyze the effectiveness of policies designed to prevent retail sector crimes, substance abuse, and street rimes. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only
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• PADM 6750: Special Topics in Public Administration

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Topics vary each semester but generally focus on current issues related to administration, policy, and theoretical foundations for contemporary issues in public administration. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Repeatable for Add'l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6 Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only
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• PADM 6830: Readings and Conferences

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course provides graduate students with the opportunity to do extended readings on a specialized public administration topic. Students can also use this to launch or complete the major research project. Full-time graduate faculty in the department can approve enrollment. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission Repeatable for Add'l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6 Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only
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• PADM 6890: MPA Internship

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  All MPA students must complete six (6) credit hours of experiential learning courses. Pre-service MPA students must complete at least 300 internship hours through PADM 6890 MPA Internship (internship may be substituted for an in-field project with prior permission of the MPA Director). Pre-service students are defined as those having less than one year of full-time equivalent work experience in the public sector. In-service students may use the Substitution & Waiver form to request an internship waiver. Non-resident students must be in-service professionals and exempt from the MPA Internship. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail] Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission Repeatable for Add'l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6 Registration Restriction(s): MPA majors only
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