Fundamentals of Public Administration

Bachelors Degree in Public Administration

PA 150

Breyer State University

Instructor:

Zinabu S. Degife, Ph.D., Ed.S., MS. BA

SYLLABUS

COURSE OVERVIEW: This is the introduction of Public Administration Course in curriculum for the Degree, Bachelor in Public Administration. In this course, you will complete under graduate level study. You will write one paper in conceptual foundation of Public Administration. The topics for the paper must be approved by me. The course goal is to further engage students and to reinforce the narrative that will prepare you to the upcoming courses in the degree program.

TIME FRAME: This is a six-semester hour course. This course is allotted ten (10) weeks of time. You must complete all of the requirements for the course successfully by the end of the 10-week period. The first day of week one will begin the day that you register for the course. Please be cognizant of the time frame. It is rare that extensions of time are permitted, unless you have good justification. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded six-semester hours of credit.

TEXTBOOKS: There is one required textbook for this course:

Book 1: Introducing Public Administration. Jay Schafritz and William Russell. ISBN # 321439430.

These texts may be found at your local bookstore. Your local bookstore will most often special order them for you. Or, you may purchase them online from:

Amazon at:
http://www.amazon.com

Barnes & Noble at:
http://www.bn.com

Borders Books at:
http://www.borders.com

EXAMINATIONS: There is one examination for this course that covers the entire textbook.

GRADING: The grading scale for this course is as follows:

90-100%    = A
80-89%      = B
70-79%      = C
Below 70% = Fail

COMMUNICATION: You are encouraged to communicate with me. I am available as a teacher, coach, and mentor to assist you in meeting your goals for this course. Primarily, communication is through email. However, I am also available for conversation by telephone if you would like. Our classroom for this course has a "chat" room. I am also very willing to meet with you one-on-one in the chat room at your request. Please keep my email address handy so that you can contact me whenever necessary. If at any time during this course you change your email address, please be sure to notify me right away.

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: There is one (1) written assignment for this course. The topic that you would like to write on in all three books must be approved by me. The first assignment is a 5-8-page (minimum) this paper must be double-spaced with 1.5-inch margins. I must download this paper by the end of the 4 th week of the course.

The paper will equal one third of your grade. The grading composition for your paper is as follows:

CONTENT: Weight 48%.

1. Content is comprehensive, accurate and/or persuasive.
2. Major points are stated clearly, and are supported by specific details, examples, and/or analysis.
3. Research is adequate for the topic.
4. The context and purpose of the writing is clear.

ORGANIZATION: Weight 28%.

1. The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
2. The structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
3. The paper's organization emphasizes the central theme or purpose and is directed.
4. The conclusion reviews the major points.

FORMAT/GRAMMAR: Weight 12%.

1. Spelling is correct.
2. Word usage is correct.
3. Punctuation is correct.

READABILITY/STYLE: Weight 12%.

1. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
2. The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
3. Development of each paragraph provides one idea per paragraph and provides consistency and flow.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:Professor Degife is a Ph.D. in Christian Leadership with Christian Leadership University (CLU). He has also completed Education Specialist Degree Program studies with Central Missouri State University (CMSU), Warrensburg, Missouri. After graduating his Master of Science in Aviation Safety from CMSU, Professor Degife worked for a government agency with responsibility to ensure the safety and security of the air transportation system.  In his professional and academic efforts, Professor Degife received several awards of achievements.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1). Contribute significantly to your own learning process in Public Administration.
2). Take higher-level responsibilities for independent learning.
3). Acquire skills and motivation for lifelong learning and achievements in Public Administration.
4). Acquire the overall knowledge and skill development in a focused area of professional public administration.
5). Evaluate attainment of all defined goals which will lead to your academic goals.
6). Critically evaluate experiences of independent, self-directed learning.
7). Abstract knowledge and skills gained in Public Administration Degree Program.

INFORMATION: If you have any questions regarding this program, you may contact the instructor at Peachcooper@yahoo.com

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