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  • POLI 490: Political Science Studies in Oxford

    3.00 Credits
    Bridgewater State University

    Study of selected topics in political science including comparative politics. European government and law and legal systems. Open to juniors and seniors only. (This is a special program in England at Oxford University during July. Additional fees are required.)
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  • POLI 495: Administrative Law and Regulation

    3.00 Credits
    Bridgewater State University

    Prerequisite: POLI 279 or consent of instructor The legal and regulatory systems of federal, state and local governments will be analyzed as to their relationship to policy implementation and administration. Emphasis will be placed on charters, ordinances, legislative power, and administrative control in areas such as finance, personnel, labor, land use, licensing and education. Offered alternate years. (Formerly POLI 395)
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  • POLI 498: Internship in Political Science

    3.00 - 15.00 Credits
    Bridgewater State University

    Prerequisite: Consent of the department chairperson; formal application required A non-classroom experience intended to complement the academic preparation of a limited number of juniors and seniors majoring in political science. Placements are in areas such as federal, state, city and town governments and private-interest groups. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Either semester.
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  • POLI 499: Directed Study in Political Science

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Bridgewater State University

    Prerequisite: Consent of the department chairperson; formal application required Directed study is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. May be taken twice for a maximum of six credits. Either semester.
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  • POLI 501: Introduction to Public Institutions and Administration

    3.00 Credits
    Bridgewater State University

    This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the institutional, political, and normative context of public administration. The course will introduce students to the central issues, values and dilemmas facing the contemporary public service professional. By the end of the course, the successful student should have a better appreciation and understanding of the political nature and dynamics of public service in a democratic society. It is to be taken among the first four courses in the program. Introductory/background information in American government or public administration is beneficial to students enrolling in this course. Either semester.
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  • POLI 502: Research

    3.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Bridgewater State University

    Prerequisite: Consent of the department chairperson; formal application required Original research undertaken by the graduate student in their field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “School of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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  • POLI 503: Directed Study

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Bridgewater State University

    Prerequisite: Consent of the department chairperson; formal application required Directed study is designed for the graduate student who desires to study selected topics in a specific field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “School of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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  • POLI 505: Public Management

    3.00 Credits
    Bridgewater State University

    Prerequisite: POLI 501; or consent of instructor and MPA program coordinator This course gives students broad exposure to the job of the public manager including an introduction to the specific management areas. The course emphasizes both traditional and cutting-edge principles of management. The topics include planning for public agencies, organizational structure and development, staffing, training, and motivating employees, leadership development, financing and budgeting for public programs, designing and implementing programs, management decision-making, evaluating and monitoring programs and ethical considerations for public managers. Spring semester.
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  • POLI 506: Public Administration Training Module

    1.00 Credits
    Bridgewater State University

    Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MPA program or consent of MPA program coordinator As part of the 15 credit hours of elective courses (nine credits for students selecting a concentration), each MPA student must take three credit hours of PA Training Modules. These modules earn one credit each and are scheduled for either two Saturday sessions during the semester or for weekend “intensive” classes meeting for about 15 hours. Students are expected to put in appropriate out-of-class time and must successfully pass three modules covering a range of topics, including ethics in public service, managerial communication, conflict resolution, diversity in public administration, and information management, technology applications and policy. At least two of the three modules must address elements of information management, technology applications and policy. Modules will be designed to facilitate student efforts to meet this requirement. Graded on a (P) Pass/ (N) No Pass basis.
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  • POLI 510: Introduction to Research in Public Administration

    3.00 Credits
    Bridgewater State University

    Prerequisite: POLI 501; or consent of instructor and MPA program coordinator This course is an examination of basic research methods and their use in public administration both from the standpoint of public policy and public management. Topics covered include the scientific method, experimental and quasi-experimental research designs, sampling and methods of data collection such as interviewing and questionnaire construction. The course provides students with practical experience using computer software for data analysis. Fall semester.
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