PSY 681: Seminar in Psychology & Law. This course will be designed to accommodate course offerings on new or emerging topic areas. May be repeated for credit provided that the topic is different with each selection. Course content, requirements and/or prerequisites will be posted independently each term. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PSY 690: Comprehensive Exam. The M.A. comprehensive examinations will consist of three parts: (1) Theory; (2) Methods; (3) Substantive Area/Special Area. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PSY 699: Thesis. The thesis will be an original, empirical research project. The student will work closely with an advisor, producing a work corresponding to the guidelines of the Publication Manual of the American Psychology Association. Students can register for this course in any of the semesters and continue till completion. Credit: 3-12 semester hours.
PUA 301: Public Budgeting Processes. An examination of the managerial components of budgetary processes in the government agencies. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 302: Public Sector Management. A survey of the managerial issues in the government agencies including organization, personnel, budget, political accountability, clientele relations, and human resources development. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 303: Research Methods in Public Administration. Application of social science research techniques to the problems of public sector management. Development of analytical perspectives in evaluating administrative research reports. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 304: Comparative Administrative Systems and Policies. An analysis of public management in selected nations with specific focus on the comparison of public policies, programs, and their implementations. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 305: Contemporary Public Policy Issues. An overview of selected public policy issues in America. The choice of topics may include tax policy, health care, welfare, and foreign policy. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 322: Management Information Systems. This course examines technical, psychological and behavioral aspects of information systems, life cycles, and information controls. Credit: 3 semester hours. contribution to individual and community health. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 371/HED 371/SOW 371: Introduction to Public Health. Prerequisite: HED 221 or consent of instructor. A survey course that develops an understanding and appreciation for factors affecting health status and its PUA 400: Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation. Analysis of the impact of programs and policies in the public sector. Credit: 3 semester hours.
contribution to individual and community health. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 400: Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation. Analysis of the impact of programs and policies in the public sector. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 401: Organizational Behavior and the Bureaucratic Structure. A study of behavior in public organizations and practical use of organizational theories in effective public management. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 402: Human Resources Management in Public Agencies. An introduction to human resource management. The topics may include recruitment, personnel development, job analysis, productivity, employee assistance services, and grievance analysis. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 404: African Public Administration and Policies. Compares the administrative system of Sub-Saharan African countries in light of prevailing political, legal, economic, and cultural influences. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 491: Internship. Integrates theoretical perspectives with work as an intern in a public or nonprofit setting. Prerequisites: Declared major or minor in Public Administration; not already employed full-time in the field; prior permission of the instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 495: Directed Study. An organized course of readings, oral and written reports, and examinations arranged by a faculty member whose areas of specialization coincides with the student’s interest. Prerequisite: Prior permission by the instructor and the Chair. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 497: Special Topics. A seminar for the discussion of special topics in public administration. May be repeated once. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 499: Senior Seminar.* A capstone experience for public administration majors. The seminar will integrate theory and research with practice. Prerequisite: PUA 302, 303, 305, and 400, or consent of the Chair. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 500: Perspectives on Public Administration. Provides conceptual perspectives on management in the public sector. Topics covered include public policy, organization theory, management, planning, financial management, leadership, and intergovernmental relations. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 501: Quantitative Methods. A study of statistical measures from a managerial perspective and the use of social science package computer programs for doing statistical analyses. Credit: 3 semester hours.