UAPP 830 - Public Administration Theory

Institution:

University of Delaware

Subject:

Urban Affairs and Pub. Policy

Description:

This seminar provides an historical perspective on the foundations of the field of public administration. It provides an overview of theories, concepts, and research, both classical and critical. Course design draws from interdisciplinary literature in the areas of public administration, comparative public administration, organizational behavior and leadership, and management science and practice. The primary focus of this course will be on administrative theory. More specifically, it will focus on the following five domains: 1) the philosophical roots of the field and epistemology; 2) public administration and democracy: democratic theory, leadership, power, and conflict; 3) modern history and structure of public administration; 4) theories of public organizations and environments; and, 5) professionalization of and education for the public service.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.udel.edu/

Phone Number:

(302) 831-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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