COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Public Administration

COURSE NUMBER: PSA 101

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course has been designed to provide a comprehensive view of public administration, its relationship to the political system, and its evolution through time. It introduces students to the basic ideas and theories of public administration and will expose students to important issues related to the field – what is the role of government, how is it organized, modern bureaucracy, major trends in public sector reform, public policy cycle and instruments governments use to implement policy, governmental structure, ethics integrity and corruption.


This course introduces students to human behavior and mental processes, teaching fundamental guidelines, practices, concepts, theories, and methods. It promotes empathy, confidentiality, trust, self-love, and appreciation for others in a teaching style.