Public Administration
3 courses · San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
PADM 200 Introduction to Public Administration
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course explores the theory and practice of public administration and social policy. Topics include an examination of all levels of governmental structures, organizational theory, public policy decision-making processes, performance assessment, Human Resource Management (HRM), leadership, budgeting, administrative law, intergovernmental relations, and ethics as they apply to the field of public administration. This course is intended for students majoring in Public Administration and all students interested in politics, social policy, and the administration of public agencies.
PADM 270 Public Administration and/or Law Internship / Work Experience
- Units
- 1-4
- Hours
- 54 - 216 hours other
This course provides on-the-job learning experiences for students employed in a public administration- or law-related job or internship. Students develop workplace competencies, critical thinking skills, and problem solving abilities through the creation and achievement of job-related learning objectives. One unit of credit may be earned for every 54 hours of work experience. A maximum of fourteen credit hours for all work experience subject areas may be earned during one enrollment period. This course is intended for students interested in government and public service and/or law.
PADM 420 Ethics in Public Service
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course is an examination of ethics and ethical decision making in the context of public service. Content and examples are drawn from the public and nonprofit sectors, but the principles and techniques covered in the course apply to ethics in any organization. Topics include the history and context of ethical thought, ethical theories, codes and standards of ethics, ethical decision making, leadership ethics, and personal ethics development. Emphasis is placed on ethical dilemmas and other issues that commonly arise in the fields of public administration, law enforcement, emergency medical services, and emergency management. This course is intended to meet upper division general education requirements for students enrolled in baccalaureate degree programs.