PAD 101 Introduction to Public Administration
(Formerly PAD 140 and PAD 240)
3 hours
This course introduces students to the concepts and relationships involved in the execution of public policy. It examines the relationships between the administrative process and clientele groups including the public, legislative bodies, the executive, and the courts. In addition, the course introduces students to theories and descriptions of administrative organizations utilizing recent reports on reorganization, fiscal administration, personnel management and management improvements to do so.