Political Science Program
Public Administration Minor Program
The Department of Political Science offers a minor in Public
Administration. The Public Administration minor is open to all majors
interested in a managerial career with the local, state, and federal
governments. It is recommended that all pre-service students complete
an internship in a government agency of their choice.
Open to all ISU undergraduate students. 21 semester hours of required course work. Please contact Dr. Michael Chambers, Department Chair, for further information.
COURSE WORK REQUIREMENTS
| Core Courses (15 Hours) | ||
| PSCI 201 | 3 Hours | American Government |
| PSCI 245 | 3 Hours | Political Inquiry |
| PSCI 305 | 3 Hours | State and Local Government |
| PSCI 330 | 3 Hours | Introduction to Public Administration |
| PSCI 409 | 3 Hours | Congress and Public Policy |
| Electives Any 6 Hours or 3 hours and internship | ||
| BUS 371 | ||
| COMM 455 | ||
| ECON 331 | ||
| HLTH 428 | ||
| MGT 301 | ||
| MGT400 | ||
| PHIL 306 | ||
| PSCI 414 | ||
| PSCI 417 | ||
| SOC 464 | ||
| SOWK 130 | ||
| SOWK 252 | ||
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED COURSES
PSCI 201 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
An introduction to national government and politics in the United States, emphasizing the basic institutions of the American federal system, the basic political behavior of the American people, and the public policy-making process at the national level.
PSCI 245 POLITICAL INQUIRY
Introduction to political analysis and methodology.
PSCI 330 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
An overview of public organizations and their managerial dimensions. These may include an analysis of political environment, organizational structure, personnel systems, budgeting, public relations, and program evaluation.
PSCI 305 STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Framework of government at the state and local levels in the United States; importance of sate and local communities for fundamental problems of American society.
PSCI 409 CONGRESS AND PUBLIC POLICY
Congressional elections, constituencies, legislative and party organization; rules and procedures as relevant to public policy outcomes; Congressional decision-making and public policy.
*For additional information contact:
Dr. Michael Chambers
Department Chair
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