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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

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