PAD 610 - Ethics in Public Administration

3 Credits

Theory and Practice. This course explores the role of ethics in public service and considers the historical philosophical underpinning of modern thought. This course is designed to familiarize students with the ethical nature and dilemmas of public administration in American society. Students will learn to identify and analyze ethical issues using case studies and critical incidents. Students will examine codes of ethics and other policies designed to guarantee that public officials and employees faithfully discharge their duties and fulfill their fiduciary obligations to the public.