DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
MISSION STATEMENT
The Department of Public Administration builds upon the institutional commitment preparing students for a life of service grounded in academic scholarship by developing knowledgeable, and ethical public administrators capable of leading, making sound decisions, affecting social changes and promoting the public good through serving others in public service within their communities, and on a local, national and/or global level.
GOALS
The Department of Public Administration has the following goals:
1) Offer academic programs that are consistent with the current and future needs of the government, quasi-governmental and non-profit organizations.
2) Recruit experienced and competent faculty who have real world application and expertise in the public administration field.
3) Retain and help students to develop critical thinking, communication, writing, and problem solving skills.
4) Prepare students for careers in public administration, professional and/or graduate school and to make service contributions to their community.
VISION
The Department of Public Administration’s vision is to become a model program for developing and nurturing exceptional public administrators who are prepared to lead and will depart to serve others.
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
Associate of Arts in Public Administration
DEPARTMENT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To earn a BA degree in the Department of Public Administration each student must satisfactorily complete all of the requirements discussed below. Specific requirements for satisfactory completion of each course of study within the Department of Public Administration are as follows:
1. Complete a minimum of 124 semester hours.
2. Satisfactorily complete the curriculum requirements on the model plan of study.
3. Earn a cumulative academic average of not less than 2.0 in all courses taken at the College.
4. Earn a cumulative average of not less than 2.0 in all courses taken in the Department of Public Administration.
5. Earn a cumulative average of not less than 2.0 in all courses taken in the major field.
6. Complete in residence not less than ½ of the credit hours which fulfills School core and major requirements.
7. Complete in residence, unless permission is granted otherwise, the final semester’s course work.
8. Take all senior outcomes measurement examinations required the Department of Public Administration (Case Analysis Senior Paper and Presentation).
9. File an Application for Graduation.
10. Complete all exit surveys and questionnaires.
To earn an AA in Public Administration, a student must complete a minimum of 64 semester hours and the following criteria:
1. Complete a minimum of 64 semester hours.
2. Satisfactorily complete the curriculum requirements on the model plan of study.
3. Earn a cumulative academic average of not less than 2.0 in all courses taken at the College.
4. Earn a cumulative average of not less than 2.0 in all courses taken in the Department of Public Administration.
5. Earn a cumulative average of not less than 2.0 in all courses taken in the major field.
6. Complete in residence not less than ½ of the credit hours which fulfills core and major requirements.
7. Complete in residence, unless permission is granted otherwise, the final semester’s course work.
8. File an Application for Graduation.
9. Complete all exit surveys and questionnaires.
TRANSFER CREDIT HOURS
The College transfer policies will be observed within the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences (please review the appropriate pages of the catalog.). The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences does not accept for credit:
1. Remedial or developmental courses.
2. Course in which the grades earned are less than “C” (2.0).
3. Courses from community/junior colleges to transfer as junior or senior level courses.
4. Courses taken at institutions not accredited by a nationally recognized, regional accrediting agency such as the Higher Learning Commission – North Central Association for Colleges and Schools (HLC-NCA).
OTHER DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES
Course Load – In order to ensure that students will have a maximum chance of successfully pursuing their studies, the maximum permissible course load for all majors will depend on current CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE. The following course load limitation will apply.
Cumulative GPA Maximum Hours
Below 2.00 12
2.00 – 2.49 15
2.50 – 2.99 18
3.00 – 4.00 21
Full-time enrollment in the Department of Public Administration is a demanding responsibility. Students who must be employed are advised to adjust their normal course load to ensure that they give sufficient attention to academic requirements. The following schedule is one suggested relationship between employment hours and course load that students can use as a guide to adjusting their course load.
Employment Hours Per Week Course Load
1 – 10 15-18 hours
11 – 15 12-14 hours
16 – 20 9 – 11 hours
more than 20 9 hours
ARKANSAS BAPTIST COLLEGE
MODEL PLAN OF STUDY
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – 124 CREDIT HOURS
| FRESHMAN YEAR | ||||||
| Fall Semester – 16 hours | Spring Semester – 15 hours | |||||
| _____ | ENG 131 English Composition I | 3 | _____ | ENG 132 English Composition II | 3 | |
| _____ | BIO 144 Principles of Biology/Lab | 4 | _____ | PHY 145 Physical Science/Lab | 4 | |
| _____ | FYE 101 Life Skills I** | 2 | _____ | REL 106 Intro to the Bible** | 3 | |
| _____ | MIS 110 Intro to Computers | 3 | _____ | SPC 239 Oral Communication | 3 | |
| _____ | AAL 111 Financial Literacy** | 1 | _____ | FYE 102 Life Skills II** | 2 | |
| _____ | Humanities elective | 3 | ||||
| 16 | 15 | |||||
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | ||||||
| Fall Semester – 15 hours | Spring Semester – 15 hours | |||||
| _____ | PAD 114 Intro to Public Admin. | 3 | _____ | PAD 210 Gov. Mgt. & Dec. Making | 3 | |
| _____ | MAT 142 College Algebra | 3 | _____ | Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| _____ | BAD 213 Principles of Economics I | 3 | _____ | GEO 258 World Geography | 3 | |
| _____ | KIN 139 PE/KIN 130 Health & Safety | 3 | _____ | POL 257 U.S. Government* | 3 | |
| _____ | Humanities elective | 3 | _____ | HSH 252 Intro to Human Services | 3 | |
| 15 | 15 | |||||
| JUNIOR YEAR | ||||||
| Fall Semester – 15 hours | Spring Semester – 15 hours | |||||
| _____ | HSH 352 Social Problems | 3 | _____ | BAD 217 Principles of Marketing | 3 | |
| _____ | CRJ 250 Intro Criminal Justice | 3 | _____ | PAD Elective | 3 | |
| _____ | BAD 216 Business Communication | 3 | _____ | PAD 319 Public Policy Processes | 3 | |
| _____ | PAD 318 Intro to Public Budgeting | 3 | _____ | PAD 320 Administrative Law | 3 | |
| _____ | PAD 321 Public Personnel Admin. | 3 | _____ | PAD Elective | 3 | |
| 15 | 15 | |||||
| SENIOR YEAR | ||||||
| Fall Semester – 15 hours
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Spring Semester – 18 hours
|
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| _____ | BAD 417 or HSH 351 Research Methods | 3 | _____ | BAD 353 Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| _____ | PAD 427 Grants Management | 3 | _____ | PAD 354 Public Policy Admin. | 3 | |
| _____ | PAD Elective | 3 | _____ | HSH 359 Soc Org/Disorg | 3 | |
| _____ | HSH 454 Global Econ., Culture & Community | 3 | _____ | PAD 415 Ethics in Public Admin. | 3 | |
| _____ | PAD 416 Senior Seminar I | 3 | _____ | PAD 426 Senior Seminar II/Internship | 6 | |
| 15 | 18 | |||||
ARKANSAS BAPTIST COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
MODEL PLAN OF STUDY
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – 64 CREDIT HOURS
| FRESHMAN YEAR | |||||
| Fall Semester – 16 hours | Spring Semester – 15 hours | ||||
| _____ | ENG 131 English Composition I | 3 | _____ | ENG 132 English Composition II | 3 |
| _____ | BIO 144 General Biology w/lab | 4 | _____ | PHY 145 Physical Science w/lab | 4 |
| _____ | FYE 101 Life Skills** | 2 | _____ | FYE 102 Life Skills II** | 2 |
| _____ | REL 106 Intro to the Bible** | 3 | _____ | MAT 142 College Algebra | 3 |
| _____ | MIS 110 Intro to Computers | 3 | _____ | PAD 114 Intro to Public Admin | 3 |
| _____ | AAL 111 Financial Literacy** | 1 | |||
| 16 | 15 | ||||
|
SOPHOMORE YEAR |
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| Fall Semester – 15 hours | Spring Semester – 18 hours | ||||
| _____ | HSH 252 Intro Human Svc or CRJ 250 Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 | _____ | Humanities elective | 3 |
| _____ | PAD elective | 3 | _____ | SPC 239 Oral Communication | 3 |
| _____ | PAD 210 Gov. Mgt. & Dec. Making | 3 | _____ | PAD 354 Public Policy Administration | 3 |
| _____ | POL 257 US Government* | 3 | _____ | PAD 359 Public Policy Processes | 3 |
| _____ | PAD 427 Grants Management | 3 | _____ | PAD 415 Ethics in Public Admin | 3 |
| _____ | Humanities elective | 3 | |||
| 15 | 18 | ||||
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PAD 114 Introduction to Public Administration
An introductory study of the basic structure of American government as it affects the work of public managers in national, state, and local governments. The student will explore the evolution and management issues within the field; topics covered are ethics, social equity, e-government, personnel management and labor relations, organizational behavior, policy making, intergovernmental relations, international affairs, leadership, strategic management, management issues and the practical application of the public administration field. Three credit hours
PAD 210 Governmental Management & Decision-Making
Prerequisite: PAD 114/320. A detailed study of the management and operations of modern public agencies with emphasis on the organization of service delivery structures, decision-making theory, history, and practice. Three credit hours
PAD 318 Introduction to Public Sector Budgeting
Prerequisite: PAD 114/210. Identification, analysis and discussion of the various approaches to public sector budgeting and budget processes are covered. Emphasis on developing a theoretical and practical knowledge of budgeting techniques applied at the national, state and local levels of government. Three credit hours
PAD 319 Public Policy Processes
Prerequisite: PAD 114/210. A detailed analysis of the structure and organization of the federal Congress. A review of the ways in which public issues become legislation and the interrelationships between federal, state and local legislative processes. Three credit hours.
PAD 320 Administrative Law
Prerequisite: PAD 114/319. Overview of the American public law systems and lawmaking processes at each level of government. Students undertake intensive case study in the areas of due process, administrative, regulatory law, sovereignty and judicial review. Three credit hours
PAD 321 Public Personnel Administration
Prerequisite: PAD 114/320. Analysis of the policies, practices, and issues of public personnel administration, including recruitment and selection processes, classification and pay plans, training, career management, separation, grievances and appeals, and unionization and collective bargaining. Three credit hours
PAD 354 Public Policy Administration
Prerequisite: PAD 114/319. This course is designed to study the administrative processes of the government sector, including its organization, spending practices, budgetary process, responsibilities, problems and how public administration compares to the private sector. Three credit hours
PAD 415 Ethics in Public Administration
Prerequisite: PAD 114/320. Ethical and moral foundations to public service behavior. Three credit hours
PAD 416 Senior Seminar I
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: PAD 114/354 or consent of instructor. Senior students are required to select a current public policy or public administration issue, undertake a detailed and comprehensive analysis and demonstrate a thorough integration of the courses taken and skills learned. Three credit hours
PAD 426 Senior Seminar II/Internship
Prerequisite: PAD 114/416 or consent of instructor. A continuation of Senior Seminar I with emphasis on writing, editing, and completing the senior project and an internship. Six credit hours
PAD 427 Grants Management
Prerequisite: PAD 114/359. Comprehensive and thorough study of the techniques used in managing federal and state grant-in-aid programs. Emphasis will be placed upon the contracts and grants management, procurement practices under federal and state law, accounting requirements, reporting requirement, program control, and fiscal performance. Three credit hours