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3.00 Credits
An examination of political practices and policies of the American states with special attention to their role in the evolving federal system. Studies in such areas as national-state-local public participation including elections, parties, interest groups, and the role of the initiative and referendum; the legislature and the legislative process; the role of the governor and the administration; the nature of the judiciary and the criminal justice system; and selected state policies such as education, the environment, crime and corrections, taxation, and finance. CR. 3
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Topics include: the historical background and constitutional structure of modern British government; political parties, voting, and elections; the parliament, the cabinet, and the Crown; public administration and the bureaucracy; and selected modern public policies. POS101, POS102, or POS200 recommended but not required. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to concepts and issues found in political discourse. Attention is given to contemporary political ideologies such as Communism, Fascism, and Democracy. Prerequisite: POS102 or permission of the instructor. CR. 3
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(This course is cross listed with BUA223 and JUS223.) A comprehensive study of management in public and private sectors. The influence of human, social and political factors are integrated with treatment of managers' structural and technical processes. Analysis focus on such theories as planning, controlling, decision making, organizational design, administrative skills, communications and information systems. It is recommended that ENG101 be taken prior to or concurrently with this course. CR. 3
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The process and practice of local politics and government. Types of local governments-towns, cities, special districts, counties, and metropolitan government; participatory activities including campaigning, electioneering and the use of the initiative and the referendum; parties, interest groups, the legislature, the executive, the courts and their interaction; constitutionalism and federalism; and coverage of topical areas such as education, planning, housing, transportation, welfare, budget, finance, and taxation. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
An examination of political practices and policies of the American states and their local governments -- towns, cities, special districts, counties, and metropolitan government. Studies in such areas as national-state-local relations; public participation including elections, parties, interest groups, and the role of the initiative and referendum; the state and local legislative bodies and legislative process; the role of the executive and the administration; the nature of the judiciary and the criminal justice system; and selected state and local policies such as education, welfare, the environment, housing, transportation, planning, crime and corrections, taxation, budget, and finance. Students who take this course are advised not to take either POS103 or POS233 as half the material covered in each course is provided in POS234. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
The dynamics of governmental administration including administrative principles, decision-making, communication, leadership, organizational models, and technical, political, and personal factors of administration. Prerequisite: POS101 or permission of the instructor. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
(This course is cross listed with BUA260.) An examination of the complex relationship between business and government in the United States, with particular attention to (a) the historical development of that relationship, and (b) the most prominent regulatory controversies of recent years. Topics include consumer and employee protection, antitrust, corporate governance and environmental issues. Prerequisite: sophomore standing, POS101 or equivalent recommended. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the various functions of public personnel administration, including organization and management and the handling of personnel problems relating to public employees at all levels of government. Prerequisite: BUA/JUS/POS223, POS251 or permission of the instructor. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the political and technical aspects of the budgeting process. The budget is considered as an instrument of fiscal policy; budget preparation and classification are discussed. Examines governmental financial conditions, revenue collection and spending processes, and specialized topics such as cash management, risk management, debt management and capital budgeting. Special emphasis on financial management in state and local governments. Prerequisite: BUA/JUS/POS223 and POS251, or permission of the instructor. CR. 3
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