management in selected nations with specific focus on the comparison of public policies, programs, and their implementations. CREDIT: THREE 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: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PUA 322: Management Information Systems. This course examines technical, psychological and behavioral aspects of information systems, life cycles, and information controls. CREDIT: THREE 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 contribution to individual and community health. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PUA 400: Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation. Analysis of the impact of programs and policies in the public sector. CREDIT: THREE 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: THREE 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: THREE 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: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PUA 491: Internship. Integrates theoretical perspectives with work as an intern in a public or non-profit setting. Prerequisites: Declared major or minor in Public Administration; not already

employed full-time in the field; prior permission of the instructor. CREDIT: THREE 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: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PUA 497: Special Topics. A seminar for the discussion of special topics in public administration. May be repeated once. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PUA 499: Senior Seminar.* A capstone experience for public administration majors. The

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