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Public Service & Justice in Los Angeles

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Theme: Make an Impact through Public Service: Introduction to Public Administration

PUB 195, Section 30
Special Topics in Public Administration

Day/Time (Hybrid): T 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Room: II 2200
Instructor: Qiyuan Jin

About this Course

This course provides an overview of the field of public administration, which explores how policies, rules, and guidelines are developed and implemented for public organizations such as government agencies. The course covers the history, theories, and practices of public administration in the United States at the federal, state, and local levels. Topics include the organization and structure of public agencies, budgeting and financial management, human resource management, policy analysis and evaluation, and leadership and decision-making.

PUB 101, Section 30
Money and Power in Los Angeles

Day/Time (Hybrid): T 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Room: II 3300
Instructor: Qiyuan Jin

About this Course

This course is about power and uses different lenses to explore how and why power is used to serve different interests through institutions. We look at the intersection of economics and political science to understand how and why resources are given to some and not others in society. This course examines a series of issues facing Los Angeles communities. Students will explore current problems and inequalities, use political economy lenses to explain these issues, and create solutions that are politically and economically feasible, effective, aware of stakeholder interests, and respectful of cultural diversity and individual rights. Students will also learn strategies for success in college while exploring this topic.

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