| Welcome
to the home page of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Public
Administration at Flagler College. Professionals with general
administration skills are needed in all areas of government,
including law enforcement, health careers, education, and
many other occupational areas. The Bachelor of Science
Degree in Public Administration is an upper-level degree
program that stresses the development of management and
administrative abilities important to both staff specialists
and administrators. It is a unique evening program designed
specifically for nontraditional-aged students.
Program Administration
The public administration program is administered under the direction of Dr.
Don Berglund, who holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration. Mrs. Mary
Jane Dillon serves as Director or External Programs. Dr. Berglund and Mrs.
Dillon are the primary contacts for prospective students and for students already
enrolled in the program.
Dr.
Don Berglund 904-819-6440
Program Director Office: Markland House (first floor)
Mrs. Mary Jane Dillon 904-819-6314
Director, External Programs Office: Ponce de Leon Hall (first floor)
Questions or comments can be sent to publicadmin@flagler.edu
Admission
Admission is open to students who have earned an Associate of Arts degree,
an Associate of Science degree, or 60 transferable college credits in which
a grade of C or better was earned.
Tuition
Tuition for 2005-2006 is approximately $121 per credit hour ($362.50 per three-hour course/ $1,450 per semester) and most full-time* students qualify for the Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG), which reduces the cost to students significantly. For the 2005-2006 academic year, total tuition for students who qualified for the FRAG was reduced to $50 for two semesters or 24 hours of coursework. (*A full-time load is considered to be 12 hours per semester.) Tuition for 2006-2007 is to be determined.
Schedule of Classes and Calendar
Four classes are scheduled per 16-week semester for a total of 12 semester
hours. Each of two classes will meet one evening per week and half days on
two Saturdays for the first eight weeks of the semester, and each of two
classes will meet one evening per week and half days on two Saturdays for
the second eight weeks of the semester. Evening classes meet from 6 p.m.
to 10 p.m., and Saturday classes meet from 8 a.m. to noon. Classes are held
on the campus of Flagler College, in St. Augustine, Florida.
Calendar: Fall Semester 2005
July 29 - New student applications and
transcripts are due.
August 5 - Acceptance
letters and financial aid applications will be issued.
August 18 - Confirmation of intent to
enroll is due.
August 18 - Orientation for new students,
6 p.m.
August 22 - First session of the
fall semester begins.
Sept. 2 - Notice of intent
to withdraw without academic penalty (grade of W)
Sept. 30 - Last day to drop a course
and receive a grade of WP
Oct. 15 - End of first session
of the fall semester.
Oct. 17 - Second session of the
fall semester begins.
Oct. 28 - Notice of intent to withdraw
without academic penalty (grade of W)
Nov. 23 - Last day to
drop a course and receive a grade of WP
Dec. 10 - Second session
of the fall semester ends:
Sequence and Description
of Courses
in the Public Administration Major
Students completing this program will earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Public Administration from Flagler College.
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Courses List & Descriptions:
SEMESTER I
Session A – 8 weeks
COM 300 Principles of Public Relations
An introduction to the principles and practice of public relations. The course
includes the history and role of public relations; the activities, skills and
ethics required of a public relations professional; introduction to persuasion
theory; basic survey research; and the process of creating a plan.
PAD 301 Public Administration
A survey of the major concepts and ideas shaping the field of public administration
today, emphasizing public vs. private management, bureaucratic processes and
politics, and administrative responsibility.
Session B – 8 weeks
PAD 220 Accounting for Public Administrators
An introduction to Accounting. Representative topics of study include the financial
status report and analyses of accounting statements.
PAD 320 Public Policy
An examination of the policy making process, and a survey of the major policy
areas facing public administrators today, including representative topics such
as the environment, education, crime, welfare, and taxation.
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SEMESTER II
Session A – 8 weeks
PAD 351 Administrative Law
A review of the safeguards in the administrative system for the rights and
liberties of those in direct contact (or conflict) with public administrators,
and for the rights and liberties of public administrators. Topics of study
include rule making, adjudication, administrative discretion, regulation, and
the Administrative Procedures Act.
PAD 200 Public Sector Economics
An introductory course in economics for public administrators. Emphasizing
the role of the Federal Reserve and the Federal Government in economic policy.
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Session B – 8 weeks
POS 221 Politics in the U.S.
An introduction to the functioning of the U.S. political system. Beginning
with a survey of the cultural and constitutional contests of U.S. politics,
the course is focused on an investigation of the actual workings of the political
system in an effort to determine where real power lies.
PAD 360 Financial Operations
An examination of government budgets and fiscal policy, including budget approaches,
and approaches to dealing with resource scarcity.
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SEMESTER III
Session A – 8 weeks
PAD 305 Management in the Public Sector
An introduction to the role of management in the successful operation of public
sector organizations. Representative topics include executive-bureaucratic
linkages, human relations, and strategic management.
PAD 410 Public Sector Human Resource Management
A review of the personnel function in public organizations. Representative
topics of study include position analysis, job evaluation, recruitment, selection,
promotion, employee benefits, training, collective bargaining, and conflict
resolution.
Session B – 8 weeks
PAD 362 Administrative Leadership
A study of leadership theory and how it applies to real situations. Topics
include an examination of the strengths and criticisms of the various approaches
to leadership including Traits, Skills, Style, Situational, Contingency Theory,
Path-Goal Theory, Transformational, and Team Leadership. Topics of study will
also include the differences between leadership and management.
POS 380 Introduction to U.S. Law
An authoritative examination of the major elements of the American legal system.
The principal fields of public law and the traditional core of private common
law are presented for critical examination.
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SEMESTER IV
Session A – 8 weeks
ECO 342 Economics of Public Choice
An introduction to the economics of the government sector. Coverage will include
principles, sources, regulation, the effects of taxation, and fiscal and debt
management policy.
PAD 440 Behavior in Public Organizations
An examination of human behavior in public organizations. Representative topics
include organizational change, personal development, and team building.
Session B – 8 weeks
PAD 401 Grant Writing & Finance Development
An exploration of the practice of grant writing, including an analysis of the
different kinds of grants, the market for grants, and preparing grants for
submission. In addition, students will study alternative methods of funding,
including loans, investments, and self-support.
PAD 420 Administrative Ethics
This course helps students by broadening their understanding of the definition
and philosophy of ethics. Students will learn to recognize ethical problems
and gain skills to approach them with honesty, sincerity, and confidence. Special
emphasis is given to public service ethics for public administrators.
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SEMESTER V
Session A – 8 weeks
POS 401 Research Methods For the Social Sciences
A survey of the research techniques and issues common to the social sciences.
Topics include experiment design, survey design, observational techniques, quantitative
analysis, qualitative analysis, and research ethics.
POS 422 State and Local Government
An examination of state, county, and local government. Students will learn about
the public policies, the politics, and the public service opportunities in these
various levels of government.
Session B – 8 weeks
SOC 370 Social Psychology
A study of the individual in society and its effects upon his/her behavior.
Representative topics include altruism, aggression, attitude change, communication,
and perception.
PAD 460 Program Evaluation
An examination of the evaluation of public programs. Topics to be covered include
planning, monitoring, and conducting program evaluations. Students will also
study cost-benefit analyses and evaluation design.
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Total = 60 credit hours |
