(3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 03, ENG 05 if required by individual student’s placement.
Focuses on principles underlying public administration in federal, state, and local government. Examines the role of government, administrative and policy processes, organizational structure, basic problems of management administrative responsibility, and the future of public administration. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
(3 credits)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 03, ENG 05 if required by individual student’s placement.
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URBAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS
(3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 03, ENG 05 if required by individual student’s placement.
Focuses on the development of economic and social determinants and their method of solution. Examines relations problems emanating from citizen demands for social welfare and public services. Gives consideration to community land use, development, zoning and master planning, both in practice and theory. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PUBLIC BUDGETING AND FINANCE
(3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 03, ENG 05 if required by individual student’s placement.
Reviews history of different approaches to public budgeting and examines the budgeting process in government. Examines the development of public planning at all levels of government with an emphasis on budgetary process. Gives consideration to revenue sources, administration, and structure. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICE
(3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 03, ENG 05 if required by individual student’s placement.
Examines the basic principles, scope, and functions of community and social service work, including practices and current trends. Examines institutions to determine why they change or fail to change. Introduces students to careers in community and social service work at federal, state, and municipal levels. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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LABOR/MANAGEMENT RELATIONS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
(3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 03, ENG 05 if required by individual student’s placement.
Studies the changing concepts in public labor/management relations. Examines recent developments in public employee relations and case histories of situations that led to strikes or impasses. Reviews pertinent federal, state, and local laws and court decisions. Examines the art of labor negotiations and handling of public employee grievances. Compares labor relations in the private and public sectors. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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GRANTSMANSHIP
(3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 03, ENG 05 if required by individual student’s placement.
Examines development, sources, and purposes of grants in intergovernmental cash flow. Focuses on application procedures, applications management and financial reporting, and development of management systems in accordance with grant pacing factors. Students develop written grant proposals, including objectives, plan of implementation, budget, and evaluation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ETHICS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
(3 credits)
Examines ethical issues related to government service. Reviews ethical principles, standards, codes of conduct and their application, and a number of substantive issues of ethical responsibilities relevant to public sector employees. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
(3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 03, ENG 05 if required by individual student’s placement.
Surveys state and federal constitutional provisions pertinent to the relations between state and federal governments. Examines separation of powers, delegation of powers, interstate relations, commerce powers, civil rights, and liberties. Gives consideration to the establishment and interpretation of federal, state, and local regulations which implement pubic policy. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MANAGEMENT OF THE MODERN CITY
(3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 03, ENG 05 if required by individual student’s placement.
Teaches basic concepts of city administration. Covers relationships among city, state, and federal jurisdictions, as well as cooperative efforts among city departments. Uses case study methods to emphasize the environment and organization of the city, the city administration, and intergovernmental relationships affecting the city. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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INTERVIEWING
(3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 03, ENG 05 if required by individual student’s placement.
Analyzes the principles and techniques of interviewing in various organizational settings. Examines reliability and validity of information gained through information interviewing, employment and selection interviewing, performance appraisal and disciplinary interviewing, as well as counseling interviewing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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GROUP LEADERSHIP
(3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 03, ENG 05 if required by individual student’s placement.
Focuses on the dynamics of individual behavior and group processes in the work place. Examines the role of group members decision making, use of power, creativity and controversy, problem solving, and group goals, Lecture 3 hours per week.
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COORDINATED INTERNSHIP IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
(3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 05 if required by individual student’s placement and division approval.
Supervised observation and participation at selected sites. The work is coordinated by the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.
Thomas Nelson Community College
99 Thomas Nelson Dr., P.O. Box 9407,
Hampton VA 23670
(757) 825-2700 - Hampton Campus
(757) 253-4300 - Historic Triangle Campus
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