Catalog 73 - National University

College of Letters and Sciencesgovernment support, justice and law enforcement.• Analyze and evaluate the impact of public administrationdecisions on urban planning and redevelopment.• Explain and evaluate public administration trends and strategiesfor financing local government.• Identify resources and approaches for developing grantproposals for community programs and services.• Describe the role and function of public administration intoday’s multicultural environment.Degree Requirements(12 courses; 54 quarter units)For students in the BS in Criminal Justice Administration/MPAtransition program, the University will waive up to two publicadministration courses taken as part of the bachelor’s degree (see BSin Criminal Justice Administration transition program), but thesestudents must still meet the residency requirements for the MPA. Thenumber of courses waived is dependent on the courses taken andgrades earned in the transition program.To be awarded a Master of Public Administration, students mustcomplete at least 54 quarter units of graduate work. A total of 13.5quarter units of graduate credit may be granted for equivalentgraduate work completed at another institution, as it applies to thisdegree and provided the units were not used in earning anotheradvanced degree. Students should refer to the section on graduateadmission requirements for specific information regardingapplication and evaluation.Core Requirements(8 courses; 36 quarter units)ODV 600PAD 620PAD 622PAD 626PAD 627PAD 632PAD 631PAD 644Theory and Practice of Organizational DevelopmentFoundations of Public AdministrationSeminar in Urban AffairsPublic Personnel PolicyQuantitative Methods in Public AdministrationFinancial Management and Grant AdministrationUrban Planning and RedevelopmentMPA ProjectProgram Electives(4 courses; 18 quarter units)Students should select a general set of 600-level courses offered inthe School of Business and Management, or those offered in otherschools with the approval of the Dean of the College of Letters andSciences..MPA Areas of Specialization▲ Specialization in Alternative DisputeResolution(740-000-898)Faculty Advisor: Jack Hamlin • (858) 642-8405 • jhamlin@nu.eduThis area of specialization is designed for students who wish tocomplete an MPA program while focusing their graduate studies inAlternative Dispute Resolution, which is one of the fastest growingfields in the U.S. and the world at large. The program providesstudents with a broad knowledge of Alternative Dispute Resolutionsubjects and will enable students to not only become effectivemediators and negotiators but also to use these skills to resolveconflict in the workplace. Expertise in Alternative Dispute Resolutionis in high demand in the business community, local, state, andfederal governments, and in neighborhood communities.Program Requirements(4 courses; 18 quarter units)ADR 600ADR 605ADR 610ADR 615Alternative Dispute ResolutionNegotiationFacilitationMediation▲ Specialization in Human ResourceManagement (852)Faculty Advisor: Bernadette Baum • (858) 642-8404 • bbaum@nu.eduThis area of specialization focuses on managing people, the humanresource of the organization. Moving beyond common sense andgood interpersonal skills, these courses provide students with theknowledge to recruit, select, train, evaluate, and compensateemployees. Students learn how changes in the workplace, such asgovernmental regulations, global competition, developingtechnologies and organizational transformations, influence theperformance and productivity of workers. Technical knowledge andpractical skills for dealing with a multicultural workforce offerstudents new ideas on leadership and effective tools for managinghuman resource.Program Requirements(4 courses; 18 quarter units)HRM 660HRM 630HRM 637HRM 667Theory and Practice of Human Resource ManagementLegal, Ethical, and Safety Issues in Human ResourceManagementWorkforce Planning, Development, and OutsourcingCompensation and Benefits▲ Specialization in Organizational Leadership (888)Faculty Advisor: Julia Buchanan • (858) 642-8453 • jbuchanan@nu.eduThe purpose of the area of specialization in organizational leadershipis to provide students with the skills and theoretical concepts thatwill assist them when seeking promotions or positions inmanagement and supervision. This area of specialization is designedto prepare diverse adult learners to become effective, changeorientedleaders in an international society by adding distinctive andchallenging curricula.The area of specialization in organizational leadership is ideal forindividuals who desire to understand the technical and reflectiveprocesses that often accompany opportunities to exercise leadershipin profit and not-for-profit organizations.Program Requirements(4 courses; 18 quarter units)LED 602LED 603LED 604LED 605Developing and Implementing Groups and TeamsOrganizational LeadershipLeading Change and AdaptationNegotiation and Conflict Resolution▲ Specialization in Public Finance (882)In lieu of general electives, a student can choose a specialization inpublic finance. This area of specialization provides an opportunityfor students to acquire specific knowledge and develop practicalskills in public finance. It particularly emphasizes the areas ofpublic/private partnerships and contract bargaining and negotiation– critical areas in public administration today. The population servedLetters andSciences129