The Need for Public Administration

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It is being debated among the Political Science staff whether or not requiring Public Administration as a course for majors is actually beneficial to us. The argument against the class is that the students aren't really gaining the knowledge that was initially desired when the class was made mandatory. My response to that is to change the professor.

Now don't get me wrong I adore all of the professors I have had so far, but the current instructor isn't offering the course at its full potential. Usually, I wouldn't mind removing a class as a requirement (I mean hello, less work to graduate) but honestly this is what I call a "money course" for political science majors. This class is designed to outline the many areas of government work that political sciences majors can go into. For students who have no desire to attend law school, this class is their lifeline.

This class introduces students to the concept of a bureaucracy and shows them the possibility of employment in cabinet positions. Without this course, the Political Science department would serve an infinitesimal purpose for non-law students. This would cause a huge problem with recruitment because most students who choose political science as a major, want to be White House aids or Ambassadors. So I'm sorry current public administration teacher, but you have to go.

Here is an overview on public administration http://www.administrationjobs.com/career-advice/public-administration-careers/