Either semester. Three credits.

Concepts, theories, and substance of public opinion and its affect on public policy.

Either semester. Three credits. 

 Overview of public administration theory, systems and practices as they have developed in the United States. Explores the roles of public officials in the context of a pluralistic democratic society.

Either semester. Three credits.

 Introduction to the policy and management issues surrounding how governments spend the money they raise.

 (Formerly offered as POLS 265). Either semester. Three credits.

 Management of financial resources in public service organizations. Topics include variance analysis, cost analysis, public sector and nonprofit accounting, financial statement analysis, and forecasting.

(Formerly offered as POLS 266).  Either semester. Three credits.

 An examination of the municipal bond market, capital budgeting techniques, and related public policy issues.

Either semester. Three credits. 

 Analytical tools and concepts to evaluate policies related to government revenues, the delivery of public services, and intergovernmental relations.

Either semester. Three credits. 

The public policy process in the United States and frameworks for understanding and evaluating contemporary policy problems.

(Formerly offered as POLS 277). Either semester. Three credits. 

 Examination of the concepts and principles of public policy analysis, with applications to important  social issues.

Either semester. Three credits. May be repeated for credit with a change in subject matter. 

 An exploration of fundamental issues in public policy, public management and public opinion. 
 

Either or both semesters. Credits up to 12. Hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of the department head. 
 

Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. With a change in content, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary.