POL 3720 - Public Management
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40100,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Dr. Cryshanna A. Jackson Leftwich
Professional Qualifications:
Ph. D, University of Akron, Master’s of Science, West Virginia University, Bachelor’s of Science, Miami University
Professor
Email: cajackson@ysu.edu
Office: 426 Debartolo Hall
Office Phone: 426 Debartolo Hall
Preferred Contact Method: Email
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Jackson
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Public Administration: The Essentials 1st Editions | Jayme L Renfro | OAR |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| 8/24 | Chapter 1 | What is Public Administration? | Homework 1 |
| 8/31 | Article: The Study of Administration | Social Annotation Activity 1 |
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| 9/7 | Chapter 2 | The Public Sector | Homework 2 |
| 9/14 | Article: The Public Sector Ethics, What How and Why? | Social Annotation Quiz 2 |
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| 9/21 | Chapter 3 | Organizational Management | Homework 3 |
| 9/28 | Social Annotation Activity 2 |
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| 10/5 | Chapter 4 | Organizational Behavior | Homework 4 |
| 10/12 | Social Annotation Quiz 4 |
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| 10/19 | Chapter 5 | Public Policy | Homework 5 |
| 10/26 | Social Annotation Quiz 5 |
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| 11/2 | Chapter 6 | Public Budgeting and Finance | Homework 6 |
| 11/9 | Social Annotation Activity 3 |
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| 11/16 | Chapter 7 | Public Human Resources Management | Homework 7 |
| 11/23 | Social Annotation Quiz 7 |
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| 11/30 | Chapter 8 | Ethics and Accountability | Homework 8 Social Annotation Quiz 8 Activity |
| 12/7 | EXAM WEEK | TOPIC PAPER |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.