MPA 3440 - Special Topics: Public Administration

Fall 2018 Topic: Global Migration and Local Policy Impact

Almost every country has to deal with the consequences of migration, whether it is international or internal migration.  This course looks at the push and pull reasons for migration and helps students understand the differences between refugees, asylum seekers, voluntary migrants, and undocumented immigrants.  The course examines the theory and practice of people in transit through readings, case studies and discussions about migration, remittances, and ethnic minorities migrating out of and within countries. The course delves into how the flow of people become local administrative issues when larger groups of people settle in specific areas and potential remedies and solutions.

Summer I 2018 Topic: Topics and Trends in Curriculum and Instruction

This course will focus on current topics in education with an emphasis on curriculum and instruction.  Participants will examine curriculum and instructional trends across disciplines with the goal of increasing knowledge of new innovations in the field.  With approval from the instructor, each participant will select a topic to research in depth and present findings to the class.

May be repeated for credit.

 

Anticipated Terms Offered: varies