Public administrators plan, organize, lead, and control the work of public organizations including governments, regulatory and law enforcement agencies, and public service departments. They implement public policies, set budgets, produce public goods and services, implement laws, and manage public resources like people, money, equipment, information, and work processes. They work throughout government at the federal, state, and local levels as well as in community agencies, private not-for-profit organizations, planning and consulting firms,and private sector organizations.
This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of public administration or to complete a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or a related major at a four-year university.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Public Administration program will be able to:
· Describe and compare basic concepts, principles,and terms used in the study of law, public organizations, and public policy.
· Summarize the structure and function of the U.S.legal system at the local, state, and federal levels.
· Describe the structure and functions of various U.S. public institutions.
· Examine the role of ethics in the management of public organizations.
· Evaluate various management practices and leadership techniques used in public administration.
Career Options
Some of the career options in the field of Public Administration include:
· Administrative analyst
· City manager
· City planner
· City, county, or court clerk
· Communications systems manager
· Court administrator
· Detention processing supervisor
· Election supervisor
· Operations manager
· Personnel manager
Some public administration-related career fields require study beyond the associate degree level.
Transfer Information
Common university majors related to the field of Public Administration include:
· Public Administration
· Criminal Justice Administration
· Organizational Studies
· Political Science
· Public Policy
· Urban Studies and Planning
Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university in this discipline should consult with a counselor or visit the Transfer Center to determine the appropriate major preparation courses for their specific transfer institution and major. More information on transfer programs and procedures is available in the Transfer Guide section of the catalog.
Certificate of Achievement
Annual Completers: 24
AS Degree
Annual Completers: 25
The goal of the A.S. in Public Safety Management is to prepare students for initial employment in a variety of civilian clerical and supervisory positions within public safety agencies. Students develop a basic understanding of the role, mission, and processes of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies through a set of public safety-related courses. Students also develop knowledge and skills in communication, human relations, organizational management, and basic office productivity software.
• Describe and compare basic concepts, principles, and terms used in the study of law, public organizations, and public policy.
• Summarize the structure and function of the U.S. legal system at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Describe the structure and functions of various U.S. public institutions.
• Examine the role of ethics in the management of public organizations.
• Evaluate various management practices and leadership techniques used in public administration.
Career Options
Some of the career options in the field of Public Administration include:
· Administrative analyst
· City manager
· City planner
· City, county, or court clerk
· Communications systems manager
· Court administrator
· Detention processing supervisor
· Election supervisor
· Operations manager
· Personnel manager
Some public administration-related career fields require study beyond the associate degree level.
AS Degree
Requirements | Dept. Name/# | Name | Units | Sequence |
---|---|---|---|---|
Required Core (21 units) | PADM 200 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 | Yr 1, Fall |
ADJU 101 OR HSEC 100 | Introduction to Administration of Justice OR Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 | Yr 1, Fall | |
ADJU 201 | California Criminal Procedure | 3 | Yr 2, Fall | |
BUSE 119 | Business Communications | 3 | Yr 2, Spring | |
BUSE 150 | Human Relations in Business | 3 | Yr 2, Fall | |
BUSE 201 | Business Organization and Management | 3 | Yr 1, Spring | |
CBTE 180 OR CBTE 201 | Microsoft Office OR Computers in Business | 3 | Yr 1, Spring | |
Three (3) units | ADJU 101 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 | Yr 2, Spring |
ADJU 102 | Criminal Law I | 3 | ||
ADJU 106 | Diversity and Community Relations | 3 | ||
ADJU 270 | Work Experience | 1-4 | ||
BUSE 205 | Leadership Theory and Practice | 3 | ||
CBTE 180 | Microsoft Office | 3 | ||
CBTE 210 | Computers in Business | 3 | ||
COMS 103 | Oral Communication | 3 | ||
HSEC 100 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 | ||
HSEC 110 | Intelligence Analysis and Security Management | 3 | ||
HSEC 120 | Transportation and Border Security | 3 |
Required Major Total 24-25 units
Completion of General Education (SDCCD GE and District
Requirements or CSU-GE Breadth or IGETC pattern)
(Possible double counting: 9 units) 21-33 units
Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) 2-17 units
TOTAL UNITS 60 units
Required Major Total 24-25 units
Completion of General Education(SDCCD GE and District
Requirements or CSU-GE Breadth or IGETC pattern)
(Possible double counting: 9 units) 21-33 units
Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) 2-17 units
AS Degree TOTAL UNITS 60 units
Note: This is not a transfer program, so students will typically complete the college’s local GE pattern (SDCCD GE and District Requirements) plus electives to reach 60 total units for the degree. However, at the student’s request the college will also accept either the CSU GE pattern or the IGETC pattern to fulfill GE requirements.
Proposed Sequence:
Year 1, Fall = 15 units
Year 1, Spring = 15 units
Year 2, Fall = 15 units
Year 2, Spring = 15 units
TOTAL UNITS: 60 units
Award Description:
The certificate of achievement in Public Safety Management prepares students for initial employment in a variety of civilian clerical and supervisory positions within public safety agencies. Students develop a basic understanding of the role, mission, and processes of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies through a set of public safety-related courses.Students also develop knowledge and skills in communication, human relations,organizational management, and basic office productivity software.
Courses Requiredfor the Major Units
PADM 200 Introduction to Public Administration 3
ADJU 101 Introduction to Administration of Justice OR
HSEC 100 Introduction to Homeland Security 3
ADJU 201 California Criminal Procedure 3
BUSE 119 Business Communications 3
BUSE 150 Human Relations in Business 3
BUSE 201 Business Organization and Management 3
CBTE 180 Microsoft Office OR
CBTE 210 Computers in Business 3
Complete at least three (3)units from the following courses (not selected above):
ADJU 101 Introductionto Administration of Justice 3
ADJU 102 CriminalLaw I 3
ADJU 106 Diversityand Community Relations 3
ADJU 270 WorkExperience 1-4
BUSE 205 LeadershipTheory and Practice 3
CBTE 180 MicrosoftOffice 3
CBTE 210 Computersin Business 3
COMS 103 OralCommunication 3
HSEC 100 Introductionto Homeland Security 3
HSEC 110 IntelligenceAnalysis and Security Management 3
HSEC 120 Transportationand Border Security 3
Total Units 24-25
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