2019-2020 Graduate Catalog

PA 5700 URBAN POLITICS & ADMINISTRATN

Administrative and political challenges for government in the American metropolis. Selected theoretical approaches to analyzing the effects of political and administration fragmentation; impacts of federalism on local policy choice; the structure and process of interlocal and other intergovernmental relationships. Emphasis on developing administrative and political skills necessary in the complex environment of teh contemporary city. Prerequisites: PA 5000 and PA 5020 or permission of instructor.

Credits

3