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Public Administration
POLS 3352: Immigration: Politics and Policy in the U.S. Cr. 3 (3-0). Prerequisite: GOVT 2305 and 2306. Provides a general understanding of
the importance of immigration as a national interest. Discusses the theories, institutions,
and actors that shape policy in the U.S. Also addresses historical and contemporary
debates on policy and changing public opinion.
POLS 3353: Policy and Administration Cr. 3 (3-0). Prerequisites: GOVT 2305 and 2306 or equivalents, or consent of instructor.
The role of administrative agencies in policy formation and implementation. Topics
include agency organization, procedures, political influences, interpersonal behavior,
and compliance.
POLS 4397: Selected Topics in Public Law and Public Administration Cr. 3 (3-0). Prerequisites: GOVT 2305 and 2306 or equivalents, or consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.