Public Administration Undergraduate Courses

PA201 (3) PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN GUAM AND IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC F/SP

This course examines the historical context of Public Administration institutions in Guam and in the Western Pacific and applies the concepts of efficiency, economy and effectiveness of the study, design and delivery of island public services. The course also examines public administration approaches, methods and techniques which can (a) contribute to a strengthening of managerial capacity and capability among government institutions in Guam and in the Western Pacific, and (b) improve and enhance the overall quality and accessibility of island public services. The course is designed to better prepare present and future public administrators for the challenges they face or will encounter in the public administration profession in Guam and in the Western Pacific.

PA206 (3) PUBLIC HEALTH AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT F

This course is an introduction to the history of public/private health care and the establishment of the present-day health care system. The class is designed to teach the conceptual difference between health and disease, wellness and sickness, and their changing pattern. Local and federal laws, policies, rules and regulations for the provision of physical and mental health, and social services are explored and analyzed. Special emphasis is placed on the ethical issues of health and social care.

PA207 (3) ADMINISTRATION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES F

The course introduces the student to the management of contemporary health care and social services systems. It examines the structure and function of health care and social services institutions, including the historical developments and the political, economic, and socio-cultural issues that molded them. This knowledge is integrated into the organizational environment and dynamics of the local institutions and helps with the examination of their management practices. Various management styles and their effectiveness are analyzed and discussed.

PA210 (3) PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT: CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS F/SP

This course covers the functioning of public administration and management in government structures; the history and environment of public administration and management in the U. S. and in the Government of Guam; the development and application of concepts, principles, and techniques of public administration and management in the public sector; and problems, issues, needs, achievements in public administration and management.

PA215 (3) SUPERVISION IN GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS F/SP

This course examines the operations and structure of government organizations from a supervision point of view. The course instructs students in critical supervisory theories, techniques and skills necessary for attaining superior results and accountability in government and not-for-profit organizations. The course is designed to assist students in becoming effective supervisors in public organizations and presents supervisory concepts organized around various functions such as planning, organizing, directing and controlling. The course equips Public Administration, Criminal Justice and other students with the supervisory skills they will need for growth of professional competence in the public service.

PA233 (3) IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT REGULATORY ADMINISTRATION ON BUSINESS F/SP

This course offers an overview and rationale of public policies and administrative regulations as applied to the private sector, analysis and implementation of public policies/regulations; substantive, methodological and practical problems and issues of public policies and regulatory administration toward business by Federal, State and Local government, and governments in the Asian-Pacific region.

PA303 (3) GOVERNMENT FINANCE F

This is a survey of public financial administration; the budgetary process; the budget as an instrument of fiscal policy; sources of revenue; the procurement function; financial planning; and control.

PA304 (3) GOVERNMENT PUBLIC INFORMATION SP

This course covers the basic principles underlying public information and public relations activity and community relations practices of government; rudiments of techniques used in public information activity and public and community relations practices of government in dealing with the citizenry.

PA306 (3) HEALTH CARE PLANNING AND EVALUATION SP

This course is designed to teach the fundamental techniques, methodologies and political constraints of population-based planning for human services, with an emphasis on health. It explores the origins and purpose of planning and the planning process as a means of implementing social change. Existing planning policies are presented and analyzed with the objective of formulating an outline for a health or social plan for the community. Special emphasis is placed on the evaluation process. A local, national and international perspective of health and social planning is utilized in teaching this course.

PA307 (3) THE ECONOMICS OF HEALTH CARE SP

This course investigates the system of economics and the application of classical and modern economic theories to the health care field and social services organizations. During the course students investigate the decision-making processes as they relate to financial health and social care resources management. The student also learns the nature and  interpretation of financial reports.

PA/AG401 (3)

COMMUNITY PLANNING F/Odd Years

This course is an introduction to community planning; relationships of physical form to environment, function, aesthetic principles, cultural values, planning as a synthesis of a frame of reference based on economics, political, social, cultural, physical, and administrative factors.

PA402 (3) PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC POLICY F

This is a study of administrative officials in governmental organizations with emphasis on their roles at the national, state, and local levels. Attention is given to governmental process; public controls upon administration; major concepts and issues regarding legislative-executive relations; structure and function of administrative organizations; and personnel and finance administration.

PA403 (3) PUBLIC PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION F

This course covers the development and management of human resources; history of the Civil Service career system; training practices; human relations in supervision; philosophy and organization of public personnel administration

PA405 (3) LEADERSHIP ETHICS IN THE PROFESSIONS F/SP

Issues and cases in professional leadership ethics in SBPA disciplines with case study examples from the United States, Guam, Asia and the Western Pacific provides the framework for the course. Codes of conduct, clientele and organizational relationships, legal requirements and professional accountability are studied with a leadership ethics emphasis for the public and private sector.

PA420 (3) PUBLIC FINANCE AND FISCAL POLICY SP

This course is a study of spending and tax revenue by governmental bodies in such a way as to affect the levels of output, employment, income, and prices in the economy; public financial administration; budgeting, procurement, planning, and control.

PA490 (3) SPECIAL PROJECT IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION As Required

This special research course is intended to acquaint Criminal Justice and Public Administration majors with the contemporary principles and techniques of research in these disciplines. Students organize and participate in a major or research endeavor focusing on Criminal Justice/Public Administration topics dealing with Guam and the Asian-Pacific region.

PA498 (3) PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION INTERNSHIP F/SP

This course provides qualified students with the opportunity to gain experience in public and criminal justice administration. Students are placed in government agencies and related organizations and work under the supervision of a management official. Students must consult with the Internship Coordinator prior to enrolling.