PADM 6800 - Capstone Portfolio II

This course is designed for students to demonstrate that they have achieved mastery in each of the competency domains of public service education as defined by the MPA program. This is demonstrated in two parts. First, students submit a comprehensive portfolio that includes a collection of the key pieces of work produced in the different MPA courses and a reflection paper explaining how they provide evidence of their competency across the domains. Second, students prepare a brief policy/program memorandum identifying a public problem, discussing its theoretical and analytical logic, and outlining proposed actions. This memo, resembling administrative communication an administrative or program staffer writes to decision makers or stakeholders, represents a way to apply their multi-disciplinary learning from the program to a specific public service and administration challenge or issue. The portfolio and memo offer each student the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the theory and practice of public administration by applying the knowledge and skills gained in the MPA program. This course may be taken only after completion of all core and concentration-required courses, and preferably in the student's final semester.

Note: Open to graduate students only.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval

Credits: 2 hours

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