PPAC 500 - Theories of Public Policy and Administration

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This course introduces students to the historical and theoretical foundations of public policy process and administrative services considering key participants and the environmental context. Students learn how policy is created and reformed, how government services come into existence, how political agendas shape policy and services, the government decision-making process, societal influence on policy development and reform, ethical influences in the policy process and public sector organization, and the four main values in public policy and administration: equity, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness. This course explores the application of social justice through the consideration of the social, political, legal, economic, and ecological factors in the formation and reform of policy and public service. Students learn to use social justice determinants in critical analysis and problem solving in policy and administration of public service.