MPA3010
FOUNDATIONS PUB SERV & ADMIN
This course is offered in a current or upcoming term. Check the official course schedule before registering.
Also listed under 1 other title
- COMMUNICATION DESIGN
- Department
- Master of Public Admin.
- Terms offered
- 5
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
This course provides an in-depth examination of the foundational principles, theories, and practices that underpin public service and administration. Through a combination of theoretical discussions, case studies, and practical applications, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the roles and responsibilities of public servants, the organizational structures of public agencies, and the ethical considerations inherent in public service delivery.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2016–2026
2004 2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 23% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 9 fall terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 5% per year. Department faculty is about 14% below its recent average. | 2030 Spring: not enough history to forecast. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 24% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 10 fall terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 7% per year. Department faculty is about 19% below its recent average. | 2029 Spring: not enough history to forecast. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 24% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 11 fall terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 8% per year. Department faculty is about 21% below its recent average. | 2028 Spring: not enough history to forecast. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 25% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 12 fall terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 7% per year. Department faculty is about 22% below its recent average. | 2027 Spring: not enough history to forecast. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2025 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Thu, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM Sackler Science Center S210 202620252004
- Mon, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM JC118 2025
- Mon, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM ONLINE 2024
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Jon D. Zlotnik | Lecture | 1 | 6 of 25 enrolled | 23330 |
| Fall 2025 | Jon D. Zlotnik | Lecture | 1 | 31 of 25 enrolled | 23330 |
| Spring 2025 | Jon D. Zlotnik | Lecture | 1 | 9 of 30 enrolled | 33911 |
| Fall 2024 | Kerry C. Morris | Online | 1 | 25 of 25 enrolled | 23330 |
| Fall 2004 | Barbara-Jean Chauvin | Lecture | 1 | Enrollment not recorded; capacity 5 | 22850 |