Introduction to Public Service
Session
Eight Week - First
Class Number
3849
Career
Graduate
Units
3 units
Grading
Graded
Description
Introduces students to organizational theories and practices useful to public service managers. Teaches students how to use structural, human resource, political and symbolic perspectives to rethink public service organizations. Provides an introduction to managerial issues including workforce diversity, decision making, and leadership; stresses critical thinking skills.

Open to students admitted into the MA in Public Service Leadership program (PSLD-MA).

Outcomes: Knowledge of ethics, values, and skills for organizational leadership in human service and public service agencies; Knowledge of theory, organizational functions and structures, leadership styles, and value-driven leadership.
Enrollment Requirements
Restricted to students in the PSLD-MA program.
Class Notes
Asynchronous Class Meeting: All instruction for this section will be delivered online asynchronously.
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Class Details
Instructor(s)
Jeanne Sokolec
Meets
TBA
Dates
08/18/2025 - 10/11/2025
Room
Online
Instruction Mode
Online
Campus
Online Campus
Location
Online Campus
Components
Lecture Required
Class Availability
Status
Open
Seats Taken
6
Seats Open
19
Class Capacity
25
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
0