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rules and executive orders that address issues associated with fair employment
practices in the public and private sectors. Experts will be invited to participate
in the Seminar as guest lecturers. A major research paper is required

PUAD 704 EVALUATION RESEARCH
Former course number 504
Prerequisites: PUAD 502 and PUAD 530
Credits: 3
This course will explore the methods and models for policy analysis and program
evaluation; methods of collecting and analyzing evaluation data; processes for
linking evaluation to policy formulation and program management. Emphasis is
on how to conduct formative evaluations of government programs. Students are
also able to make the appropriate distinctions between the administrative
systems that make government programs work as well as how the impact of
these programs on the quality of life in society is measured.

PUAD 710 INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS SEMINAR
Former course number 610
Prerequisites: All background courses
Credits: 3
The seminar begins with a review of Federalism and constitutional politics. It
then moves its focus to the complexities and inadequacies of the federal-state-
local systems. The emphasis here is with conflicts and cooperation among the
three levels of government and changing roles of government; the development
of structures, processes, and management to strengthen the intergovernmental
system and improve performance; and with increasing student problem-solving
and managerial capabilities in these areas through the use of guest speakers,
case studies and a semester project.

PUAD 799 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
Former course number 699
Prerequisites: Advancement to Candidacy, Completion of all prerequisites,
resolution of all incomplete grades
Credits: 0
The comprehensive examination is a comprehensive test on the core concepts
and issues within the discipline. The examination is a three-hour test
administered by the Graduate School.

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