Public Administration

Summary

The Certificate of Achievement in Public Administration is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the Public Administration field and to prepare them for transfer to baccalaureate-level Public Administration programs.

Emphasis is placed on administrative theory and practice at the local, state, and national levels, including governmental institutions and structures, public decision-making processes, organizational behavior, the effectiveness of criminal justice policies, urban policy, and land use considerations. Coursework encourages students to conduct research and critically analyze data while developing real-world management and leadership skills.

Students interested in transferring to San Diego State University in Public Administration may combine this Certificate with the Associate of Arts for Transfer in Law, Public Policy, and Society to facilitate preparation for the major and to enhance practical skills relevant to working in the public sector.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Public Administration Program will be able to:

1. Critically analyze the study of human behavior as it relates to political situations in college-level essays, written assignments, and research papers.
2. Identify and describe main concepts in the study of political science including, but not limited to, political power, sovereignty, nation-state; legitimacy; authority, political culture, political socialization, political ideology; social contract; separation of powers; federalism; unitary system; rule of law and globalization.

Requirements