Siena Heights University
Prerequisite: PHY 161 and one year of calculus
Laboratory fee: $50
Course is offered: WI Every Year
PUBLIC SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
PSA 331
FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SERVICES ADMINISTRATION I
3
The course is an overview of the profession, introducing the student to the principles of administration in a
Human Services Administration setting. Topics include Organizational Behavior, Personnel Administration/Labor
Relations; Public Policy; Administrative Law; and Public Administration. The case method approach is introduced
to the student.
Prerequisite: Permission
Course is offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the
Adrian campus
PSA 341
RESEARCH IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
3
An examination of the social research process with considerable attention being focused on the many types of
applications now being made. Problem formulations, concept and hypothesis formulation, survey research, case
studies, experimentation, observational methods, data processing, analysis of data, computer applications, and
evaluating research.
Prerequisite: PSA 331 or permission
Course is offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the
Adrian campus
PSA 433
BUDGETING FOR PUBLIC SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
3
A survey of budgeting and finance. Budget systems, including program planning and budgeting systems, and the
politics of taxation and other governmental revenues are studied.
Prerequisite: PSA 331 or permission
Course is offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the
Adrian campus
PSA 434
CRITICAL ISSUES IN PUBLIC SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
A seminar course covering such topics as: productivity/workload; stress management; interaction with other
public agencies; administrator and board development; long range planning strategies; goal development in
changing environment; government regulations; policy/procedural development and review.
Prerequisite: PSA 331 or permission
Course is offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the
Adrian campus
3
PSA 480
PUBLIC SERVICES ADMINISTRATION INTERNSHIP
3
PSA 480 will provide an opportunity for the student to affirm the basic underlying values of the profession through
promotion and application of theories, concepts, knowledge and skills in a professional service setting.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor, PSA program coordinator, and a minimum of four courses in the major
Course is offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the
Adrian campus
PSA 495
SENIOR SEMINAR
3
An examination of social issues, social research and funding options that may decrease a critical social issue will
be explored in this course. As the culminating course students will integrate their knowledge, skills and abilities
as they engage in program development.
Prerequisite: PSA 331, 341, 433, and permission
Course is offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the
Adrian campus
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
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