NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

267 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 FARQUHAR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Methods and Application (3 credits) Select 3 credits from the following courses: PSYC 3030 Experimental Psychology (3 credits) PSYC 4800 Practicum in Psychological Research (3 credits) PSYC 4810 Practicum in Community Psychology (3 credits) PSYC 4840 Advanced Practicum in Psychology (3 credits) Psychology Major Electives (15 credits) At least 9 of these credits must be at the 3000/4000 level. Note: PSYC 1410 may not be used to meet the psychology major elective requirement. Public Administration Major The public administrationmajor prepares students for entry-level management positions in government and nonprofit organizations, as well as provides a foundation for advanced academic work in public administration, public policy, and public management. The major is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing on subject matter as diverse as finance, economics, accounting, political science, management, labor relations, organizational behavior, public policy, and law. The major emphasizes public service and ethical behavior and is appropriate for students planning graduate studies or careers in public health management, public safety management, human resource management, public-sector budget and financial management, public policy evaluation, and public administration. Public Administration Major Learning Outcomes The successful public administration graduate is expected to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the major theories, principles, and concepts that govern each of the following core areas of public administration: a. Administrative ethics b. Budget and finance; c. Human resource management; d. Public policy; e. Organizational behavior f. Research methods and data analysis; g. Administrative and labor law. 2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of public service values, including constituent service, ethical behavior, and constitutional principles; 3. Integrate and apply the major theories, principles, and concepts of public administration to analyze and evaluate research and/or applied issues in the field of public administration using critical thinking skills, skeptical inquiry, and, where applicable, the scientific approach; 4. Produce public administration information in a clear, concise manner, consistent with relevant professional standards. Public Administration Major Curriculum General Education Requirements (30 credits) Students are required to complete 30 credit hours as part of theGeneral Education Program. For specific course requirements, refer to the General Education Program section in the Academic Resources and Procedures segment of this catalog.