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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Quantitative methods necessary for analysis, modeling, and decision making. Topics include linear programming, transportation model, network models, programming, decision theory, games theory, PERT-CPM, inventory models, and queuing theory. Additional topics may be chosen from integer linear programming, system simulation, and nonlinear programming. Course Information: Same as MAT 444. Prerequisite: MAT 332 with grade of C or better.
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4.00 Credits
Looks at shifts in government policy that affect family formation and dissolution, family roles and responsibilities, and quality of life for parents and children. Focuses on current issues and related policy, changes in societal attitudes and values, and trends for the future and analyzes specific family laws to understand the consequences they have had on families from various cultures. Course Information: This course fulfills an Engaged Citizenship Common Experience requirement at UIS in the areas of U.S. Communities or ECCE Elective.
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4.00 Credits
Basic concepts and critical issues in judicial administration. Emphasis on Illinois court system structure and functions in comparison with national standards and other court systems. Topics include case-flow management, jury management, records management, personnel administration, judicial rule making, budgeting, planning, and research. Course Information: Same as LES 421. 3.000 OR 4.000 Credit Hours Levels: Doctoral - Springfield, Graduate - Springfield, Undergrad - Springfield Schedule Types: Lecture-Discussion Public Affairs & Administratn College Legal Studies Department
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Development and implementation of nondiscrimination laws in employment, including hiring, firing, promotion, terms and conditions, benefits, and pay. Focus on protective labor laws, veteran preference, harassment, and due process requirements in employment. Course Information: Same as LES 449 and WGS 449.
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3.00 Credits
Philosophy and practice of labor arbitration in the unionized private and public sectors. Students develop skills in arbitration practices, decision making, negotiation, rules and procedures, selection of arbitrators, and presentation of cases in a simulated arbitration proceeding. Students also learn alternative methods of settling disputes, including conciliation and mediation, and understanding processes of when and how to use alternative techniques. Course Information: Same as LES 466. 4.000 Credit Hours Levels: Doctoral - Springfield, Graduate - Springfield, Undergrad - Springfield Schedule Types: Lecture-Discussion Public Affairs & Administratn College Public Administration Department
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4.00 Credits
Administrative Law and Administrative Agencies, the so called 4th branch of government, have a profound effect on everyone’s daily lives. They dictate who, what, where, why and how things are done. This course will allow you to explore how overpowering their impact is on Federal and State Governments and the American people. Course Information: Same as LES 475.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Examines fundamentals of diversity. Topics include deliberative democracy and professional citizenship; immigration policy reform; role of privilege; and negotiation skill development. Course Information: This course fulfills an Engaged Citizenship Common Experience requirement at UIS in the areas of U.S. Communities or ECCE Elective.
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4.00 Credits
Analyzes fundamental issues of professionalization facing M.P.A. practitioners in the occupational field. Course Information: Prerequisite: Introductory course in U.S. Government.
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4.00 Credits
Structure and function of public organizations as socio-technical systems and of related individual, group, and leadership processes. Topics include leadership, decision making, group dynamics, motivation, job satisfaction, authority, power, organizational change, communication, conflict, and organization structure and design.
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4.00 Credits
Course may be available online. Refer to the current course schedule for further information. Analytical tools required by professional public administrators. Topics include research design, analytical decision-making tools, analysis of variance, factorial analysis of variance and multiple regression analysis.
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