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| Carleton University |
Academic Administration
Director, Frances Abele
Supervisor of Undergraduate Studies, Robin H. Farquhar
Teaching Staff
Professor Emeritus
N.H. Lithwick, B.A. (Western Ontario), Ph.D. (Harvard)
Professors
Manfred A. Bienefeld, B.A. (Toronto), Ph.D. (London School of Economics) • G.B. Doern, B.Com. (Manitoba), M.A. (Carleton), Ph.D. (Queen's) • Robin H. Farquhar, B.A., M.A. (British Columbia), Ph.D. (Chicago), F.C.C.E.A. • Katherine A.H. Graham, B.A. (York), M.A. (Queen's) • P. Rianne Mahon, B.A. (York), M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto) • Allan M. Maslove, B.A. (Manitoba), Ph.D. (Minnesota) • Leslie A. Pal, B.A. (Mount Allison), M.A., Ph.D. (Queen's) • Eugene Swimmer, B.A. (City College of New York), M.A. (Chicago), Ph.D. (Cornell) • Glen Toner, B.A. (Saskatchewan), M.A. (Alberta), Ph.D. (Carleton) • Stanley Lewis Winer, B.A. (Carleton), M.A., Ph.D. (Johns Hopkins)
Associate Professors
Frances D. Abele, B.A. (Calgary, Toronto), M.A., Ph.D. (York) • Calum M. Carmichael, B.A. (Western Ontario), M.P.A., Ph.D. (Princeton) • K. Newton, M.A. (McMaster), Ph.D. (Simon Fraser) • Susan D. Phillips, B.A. (Victoria), M.A. (Waterloo), M.A., Ph.D. (Carleton) • Philip Ryan, B.A., M.A. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Carleton) • Saul Schwartz, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Wisconsin) • Donald G. Swartz, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. (Cornell)
Adjunct Research Professors
M. Hicks • M. Seasons • M. Abrams • S. Harris
General Information
Public administration is the field of study concerned with the choice, design and implementation of government programs. It is analytical in the sense that it attempts to develop an understanding of why politicians and public servants act the way they do, and of what policies or practices are best able to achieve specified goals. It is practical in the sense that it considers actual policies or practices of government, and methods for their reform.
Public administration is also multi-disciplinary. It draws from other disciplines that have something to say about the opportunities and limitations governments face. Political science examines the political system of which the public service is a part, and the processes by which policy decisions are made. Economics considers the allocation of products and resources in markets with and without government involvement. Law addresses the legal control of public authorities and the rights of citizens. Sociology describes the behaviour and motivation of individuals working in bureaucratic settings. Accounting, quantitative methods, history, science, ethics — all can have a bearing on the field of public administration.
The School of Public Policy and Administration was established in 1953, and has the distinction of being the first of its kind in Canada. Students of public administration could wish for no better place to study than the national capital. Ottawa is home to many federal government departments and agencies, as well as national associations, research institutes and non-governmental organizations that deal with public policy issues. All are valuable sources of information for enquiring students. In addition, the federal government is a source of career-oriented summer and term employment.
The School offers two undergraduate programs in public administration. The Bachelor of Public Administration is an Honours program designed for students planning a career in the public service. Although a majority of the graduates have traditionally found employment in the public sector, many have professions in the private sector, law, journalism and academia. The Certificate in Public Service Studies is designed for public servants without university training who would like to broaden their educational background through career-related part-time study. Credits taken under the Certificate can subsequently be applied toward a Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Public Administration degree.
Bachelor of Public Administration
Graduation Regulations
In order to graduate, students must fulfill all University graduation regulations and all Faculty regulations, in addition to all School regulations and requirements as set out below.
Admission Requirements
Same as for Faculty of Public Affairs and Management.
Entry into Second year is dependent on academic promise, with students being assured of admission who have completed First year with 5.0 credits, achieved a grade of B- or better in both Economics 43.100 and Political Science 47.100, and achieved a CI of 7.00.
Probation is not available in the Public Administration Honours program.
Requirements for continuation in Honours are found on p.72.
With the advent of the Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management program, in particular its Specialization in Public Policy and Administration, no new students are being admitted to First-year studies in the Bachelor of Public Administration program after 1998-99, to its second year after 1999-2000, to its third year after 2000-2001, or to its fourth year after 2001-2002.
Course Requirements
Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Public Administration must satisfy all requirements for the B.A.(Honours).
The Bachelor of Public Administration Program comprises 20.0 credits, of which 15.0 are made up by required courses. The School encourages students to take the required courses in the sequence outlined below, in order to avoid timetable conflicts. The School also encourages students to choose as options those courses that are prerequisites for the particular Management and Policy Electives they are considering.
The First year includes 2.0 credits made up by required courses. They introduce the major political ideas and institutions in Canada and other countries, and introduce the behaviour of consumers, producers and governments in individual markets and in the aggregate economy.
The Second and Third years include 8.0 credits made up by required courses that provide a broader background in political science and economics, and a basic knowledge of law, accounting and quantitative methods. The courses in political science emphasize the Canadian political system and the role of the public service within it. The courses in economics emphasize the taxing and spending powers of government. The law course addresses the legal context in which public authorities operate. The accounting and quantitative methods courses develop skills in the collection and interpretation of data useful to both private and public organizations. The Third year also includes a seminar in policy analysis that considers various theories of government decision making, with particular attention being paid to the integration of the insights offered by the various disciplines to which the students have already been introduced.
In Fourth year, students specialize. They select courses that reflect their own career or research interests from a wide selection of Management and Policy Electives. They also write an Honours Essay — an in-depth research paper written under the supervision of an individual faculty member. A topics seminar allows students to present their own research and to discuss that of others.
Full-time students in Fourth year with an Honours GPA of 9.0 or better and an overall GPA of 7.0 or better are eligible to apply to the co-op option. Students admitted to this option must satisfactorily complete three work terms in order to graduate with a co-op designation on their transcripts and diploma. These work terms are four months in duration, and are at a junior officer level within the federal public service; they provide students with opportunities to integrate the academic and applied aspects of public administration. During a work term, students will register in one of the non-credit co-op work term courses: Public Administration 50.431* or 50.432* or 50.433*. While on a work term, students are limited to an additional 0.5 credit course.
The School requires students to have a reading knowledge of French. This requirement is satisfied by successfully completing one of the following courses, or by demonstrating an equivalent level of reading proficiency based on the placement procedure of the Department of French. The French requirement should be satisfied by the end of the Second year.
French
20.106 or 20.160
The course requirements of the B.P.A. program are listed below, by year:
First Year
Economics (1.0 credit)
43.100
Political Science (1.0 credit)
47.101* and 47.102* or 47.100
Approved Options (3.0 credits)
Students are advised to meet the School's language requirement in their First year. If this is not feasible, then the language requirement must be completed by the end of the Second year of the program.
Second Year
Business (1.0 credit)
42.101* and 42.102*
Economics (1.0 credit)
43.201*, 43.211*
Law (1.0 credit)
51.205
Political Science (1.0 credit)
47.202* and 47.203* or 47.200, or 47.201
Approved Option (1.0 credit)
(French requirement must be completed if not completed in First year)
Third Year
Economics (1.0 credit)
43.347* or 43.441*; and 43.348* or 43.442*
Public Administration (1.0 credit)
50.301*, 50.340*
Quantitative Methods (1.0 credit)
43.220 or 47.270
Organizational Behaviour (0.5 credit)
42.211* or 42.317*/43.357* or 51.345* or 53.346*
Approved Options (1.5 credit)
Fourth Year
Public Administration (1.5 credits)
Only Fourth year students, i.e. those who have already completed 14.0 credits, will be admitted into 50.401* and 50.498.
50.401*, 50.498
Management and Policy Electives (3.5 credits)
Courses drawn from the Management and Policy categories must total 3.5 credits, with at least 1.0 credit coming from each category. Courses other than those listed below may be used as electives, with the written approval of the Undergraduate Supervisor.
(A) Management Electives (1.0 to 2.5 credits)
Business
42.313*, 42.312*, 42.361*
Economics
43.465*
Geography
45.433* (82.333*)
Political Science
47.300*, 47.301*, 47.302*, 47.303*, 47.305*, 47.306*, 47.403*, 47.405, 47.406*, 47.407*, 47.408*, 47.409*, 47.416*, 47.417*, 47.441*, 47.446*, 47.447*, 47.448
Law
51.327*, 51.328*, 51.350*, 51.356*, 51.374*, 51.440*, 51.445*, 51.451*, 51.457*
Architecture
78.340*
(B) Policy Electives (1.0 to 2.5 credits)
Philosophy
32.330
Economics
43.330*, 43.346*, 43.356*, 43.360*, 43.361*, 43.362*, 43.363*, 43.367*, 43.380*, 43.385*, 43.415, 43.445*, 43.457*, 43.458*, 43.461*, 43.467*, 43.468*, 43.480
Geography
45.320*, 45.433*
Political Science
47.230, 47.345*, 47.366*, 47.367*, 47.402*, 47.413*
Law
51.301* (requires permission of the Department), 51.305*, 51.353, 51.354*, 51.380*, 51.467*
Sociology-Anthropology
53.373*, 53.380
Mention: français
Students proficient in French may wish to earn the University's "Mention: français" designation by taking the following pattern of courses in their degree program:
Students must undergo placement testing by the Department of French in order to satisfy the language requirement, and to protect the integrity of the initiative. At least 1.0 credit from the Second, Third or Fourth years must be made up by courses at Carleton.
First Year
1.0 credit in the advanced study of the French language.
Second and Third Years
2.0 credits made up by Political Science 47.201, 47.390, or by courses given entirely in French on French Canadian culture and heritage (French 20.270, 20.372*, 20.373*), or by other Second-year and Third-year courses offered entirely in French at Carleton or at another university and approved by the Undergraduate Supervisor of the School.
Fourth Year
1.0 credit made up either by Public Administration 50.498 Honours Essay written in French, or by Third- or Fourth-year courses offered entirely in French at Carleton or at another university and approved by the Undergraduate Supervisor at the School.
Certificate in Public Service Studies
The Certificate program is designed primarily for public employees who seek special training in public service subjects at the undergraduate level.
Courses taken for the Certificate may be credited towards a Bachelor of Public Administration or Bachelor of Arts degree. A transfer student from the Certificate program into the Bachelor of Public Administration program will normally be required to take at least 14.0 further credits in addition to those required for the Certificate, to be recommended for the degree. A transfer student into a Bachelor of Arts program will normally be required to take at least 9.0 further credits. At least 5.0 of the credits required for either degree must be completed after the awarding of the Certificate.
Full-time candidates for the Certificate are invited to enquire about possible financial aid.
Admission Requirements
The basic admission requirement is the completion of the OSSD including six OACs or equivalent, with an overall average of 60 percent or better. Special consideration will be extended to other applicants under Mature Applicant regulations .
Candidates may be admitted with advanced standing, but must complete at least 4.0 credits, including all core courses, for the Certificate at Carleton University.
Students who have completed an undergraduate degree are not eligible for admission to the Certificate program. They are encouraged, however, to investigate the undergraduate and graduate degree and diploma programs offered by the School.
Course Requirements
The following courses are required and the following order is suggested:
1. Political Science 47.101* and 47.102*, or 47.100
2. Economics 43.100
3. History 24.130 or 24.233 or 24.234 or 24.235
4. Political Science 47.202* and 47.203*, or 47.200
5. Public Administration 50.340*
6. 1.5 other credits chosen in consultation with the Director according to the needs of the student.
Academic Standing
A candidate for the Certificate must obtain a grade of C or better in at least half of the credits taken at Carleton University for the certificate.
Courses
Not all of the following courses are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for 2001-2002, please consult the Registration Instructions and Class Schedule booklet published in the summer.
Public Administration 50.301*
Policy Analysis for Public Administration
A multi-disciplinary seminar that involves the participation of several faculty members. It explores various theoretical approaches for analyzing the origins and effects of problems in public policy, and evaluating alternative responses to those problems.
Prerequisite: Third-year standing in Public Administration.
Seminar three hours a week.
Public Administration 50.315*
Management in the Public Sector
Consideration of constraints and opportunities of public-sector management, including government at all levels and para-statal organizations. Topic may include the accountability regimes, features of the human resource management context, administration of information and material resources, responsibilities and relationships of managers towards citizens.
Prerequisite: Third-year standing in the B.P.A.P.M. program.
Seminar three hours a week.
Public Administration 50.340*
Introduction to Public Administration and Public Policy
An introduction to the theoretical and empirical foundations of the fields of public administration and public policy at federal, provincial and municipal levels.
Precludes additional credit for Political Science 47.240.
Prerequisites: Political Science 47.200 and Third-year standing in Public Administration or an appropriate level in the CPSS
Program.Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
Public Administration 50.401*
Selected Topics in Public Administration
A seminar that provides an opportunity for interaction between students and faculty directed toward examining current issues in Public Administration.
Prerequisite: Public Administration 50.301*.
Seminar three hours a week.
Public Administration 50.408*
Environmental Policy
An examination of Canadian environmental policies and programs set in a comparative political-economic and institutional context. Also offered as the graduate level, with additional or different requirements, as Public Administration 50.508, for which additional credit is precluded.
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the Public Policy and Administration Specialization of the B.P.A.P.M. program. Enrolment is limited.
Public Administration 50.409*
Health Policy
An examination of Canadian health policies and programs set in a comparative political-economic and institutional context. Also offered at the graduate level, with additional or different requirements, as Public Administration 50.509, for which additional credit is precluded.
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the Public Policy and Administration Specialization of the B.P.A.P.M. program. Enrolment is limited.
Public Administration 50.431*
Co-operative Work Term
Not for academic credit.
Prerequisites: Registration in the Co-operative Education Option of the Bachelor of Public Administration program and permission of the School.Public Administration 50.432*
Co-operative Work Term
Not for academic credit.
Prerequisites: Registration in the Co-operative Education Option of the Bachelor of Public Administration program and permission of the School.Public Administration 50.433*
Co-operative Work Term
Not for academic credit.
Prerequisites: Registration in the Co-operative Education Option of the Bachelor of Public Administration program and permission of the School.Public Administration 50.459*
Tax Policy
An examination of Canadian tax policies set in a comparative political-economic and institutional context. Also offered at the graduate level, with additional or different requirements, as Public Administration 50.559, for which additional credit is precluded.
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the Public Policy and Administration Specialization of the B.P.A.P.M. program. Enrolment is limited.
Public Administration 50.460*
Sustainable Development and Industrial and Innovation Policy
An examination of sustainable development ideas and ethics and their links to Canadian and comparative industrial and innovation policies including policies that affect: Research and Development incentives, intellectual property, trade and competition, and the knowledge-based services delivered by government to business and consumers. Also offered at the graduate level, with additional or different requirements, as Public Administration 50.560, for which additional credit is precluded.
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the Public Policy and Administration Specialization of the B.P.A.P.M. program. Enrolment is limited.
Public Administration 50.464*
Social Policy
A seminar which will study the nature and historical development of social programs and the welfare state in capitalist countries, with particular focus on Canada. The course will concentrate on developing a critical understanding of the social forces shaping these programs and evaluating the implications of current debate on the future of social policy in Canada. Also offered at the graduate level, with additional or different requirements, as Public Administration 50.564, for which additional credit is precluded.
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the Public Policy and Administration Specialization of the B.P.A.P.M. program. Enrolment is limited.
Public Administration 50.471*
Gender and Public Policy
An examination of policy and policy-making as they pertain to gender relations within the state as well as in society at large. The course looks at the negative and positive effects of public policy on gender relations in the family and the labour market. Also offered at the graduate level, with additional or different requirements, as Public Administration 50.571, for which additional credit is precluded.
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the Public Policy and Administration Specialization of the B.P.A.P.M. program. Enrolment is limited.
Public Administration 50.473*
Ethics in Public Service
A course that introduces students to the ethical assumptions and ambiguities associated with the organizational relationships and situational loyalties of the public service. Various perspectives on the role of the state and para-statal organizations in Canadian society will be reviewed, providing an opportunity to consider whether institutions themselves can advance.
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the B.P.A.P.M. program.
Seminar three hours a week.
Public Administration 50.474*
Regional Policy
Examination of theory and practice of regional policy, using the Canadian experience as a case study. Analysis of regionalism and regional economic concerns;alternative policy approaches ,critical review of Canadian efforts. Particular emphasis on how federalism shapes perceptions , influences the approach to solutions. Also offered at the graduate level, with additional or different requirements, as Public Administration 50.574, for which additional credit is precluded.
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the Public Policy and Administration Specialization of the B.P.A.P.M. program. Enrolment is limited.
Public Administration 50.486*
Aboriginal Policy
An examination of Canadian policies and programs on aboriginal peoples and aboriginal peoples' own policies as nations set in a comparative political-economic and institutional context. Also offered at the graduate level, with additional or different requirements, as Public Administration 50.586, for which additional credit is precluded.
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the Public Policy and Administration Specialization of the B.P.A.P.M. program. Enrolment is limited.
Public Administration 50.487*
Trade Policy
An examination of Canadian multilateral and regional trade policies and programs set in a comparative political-economic and institutional context. Also offered at the graduate level, with additional or different requirements, as Public Administration 50.587, for which additional credit is precluded.
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the Public Policy and Administration Specialization of the B.P.A.P.M. program. Enrolment is limited.
Public Administration 50.489*
Education Policy
An examination of Canadian policies and programs in education set in a comparative political-economic and institutional context. Also offered at the graduate level, with additional or different requirements, as Public Administration 50.589, for which additional credit is precluded.
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the Public Policy and Administration Specialization of the B.P.A.P.M. program. Enrolment is limited.
Public Administration 50.498
Honours Essay
Tutorial hours arranged.
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2001-2002 Undergraduate Calendar
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