Public Administration and Policy Minor

POL 115 Introduction to Public Policy

This course is a survey of contemporary issues in American public policy such as education, health care, welfare programs, crime, environmental issues, and the economy. The course will promote familiarity with major policy issues being discussed and debated in government today, as well as develop students problem-solving abilities, analytical techniques, critical thinking, and communication skills. A variety of social science fields and concepts, including political economy, program evaluation, policy analysis, and public management, will be assessed and applied to problems of governmental administration, management, and operations.

POL 250 American Politics

This course introduces students to American Politics by focusing on national politics. In addition to examining the structure of U.S. government at the federal level, this course will also investigate American political behavior (especially political parties, elections, voting) and selected policy debates the animate contemporary political discussion. NOTE: Students cannot earn credit for POL 250 and POL 250*D POL 250*D can be used to fulfill the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice requirement.

POL 251 State and Local Government

An examination of the structures and purposes of state, county, and municipal political institutions, emphasizing the importance of citizen participation in community affairs and the election process, in enhancing the effectiveness of state legislatures and judicial systems, county and municipal government, and the protection of civil rights through law enforcement.

POL 264 Public Administration

Introduces the role of public administration in governance at the local, regional, state, and federal level. Topics include the development of public administration as a profession and as an academic discipline; administrative and organizational theory; decision-making; the effect of politics; how policies are evaluated; as well as the roles of management, budgeting, finance, accountability, and ethics. By reading and discussing classic texts, and through analysis of case studies, students will understand the institutions, processes, and values that underlie the administration of public policy in both government and non-profit settings. Prerequisite(s): EGL 101 and any 100-level POL course both with a C or higher.

AVN 326 Airport Security Management

The aviation industry is one of the most highly targeted industries for acts of terrorism. This course enables students to develop the skills necessary to effectively manage and maintain security systems and measures vital to airports. Students will assess current mandates by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and critique their effectiveness. Practical exposure to screening techniques such as the use of Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) systems, X-ray systems, wanding and other new developmental technologies will be covered. Note: students who have received credit for AVN 126 cannot receive credit for this course. Prerequisite(s): AVN 300 with a grade of C or higher

AVN 417 Homeland Security in Aviation

This course will expose the student to the importance of Homeland Security in the aviation industry and the important role each employee in the industry is charged with. Students will gain experience in identifying false travel documents and identifying suspicious air travelers. This course will focus on current national security threats in the aviation industry. Upon the successful completion of this course the students will meet the requirements of the initial and recurrent security training requirements mandated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) under Title 49 CFR 1552. Prerequisite(s): AVN 300 or 300W with a grade of C or higher.

BCS 375 Legal and Ethical Issues in Database and System Administration

In response to privacy concerns and the growth of big data, governments have instituted legal restrictions on access to and on storage of certain forms of data, for example health records. This course explores ethical and legal issues relating to computers, with a particular emphasis on the ethical and legal obligations of system administrators and others with extraordinary access to personal data stored on computers. Prerequisite(s): BCS 215, EGL 102 and Junior Status

BIO 340 Biopharmaceutical Regulation

This course introduces the student to Current Good Laboratory Practice (cGCP), Current Good Clinical Practice (cGCP) and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) as defined in the Code of federal Regulations Title 21. These regulations apply to all aspects of testing, clinical trials and manufacturing of Biopharmaceutical products under the authority of the Food and Drug Administration. The course will examine the application of these regulations to the bioprocessing, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmeceutical and allied industries. Prerequisite(s): BIO 210 with grade of a C- or higher.

CIV 410 Transportation Engineering

This course focuses on the fundamentals of planning, design, and operation of various modes of transportation engineering in transportation systems. General administration, legislation, financing, studies, and evaluations of transportation projects will be addressed. The design parameters and characteristics of highway, bus, rail, air, and water transportation modes will be considered. Consolidation with a review of intelligent transportation systems and hands-on projects within various modes will also be undertaken. Prerequisite(s): CIV 207, CON 207

CIV 412 Highway Engineering

This course focuses on the planning, design, and construction of highway transportation facilities. Topics to be covered include highway administration and finance, traffic flow characteristics, and driver characteristics. Design of geometry, roadside, drainage, and intersections will be considered. Further, considerations of traffic control and pavements will be made. Consideration of these topics will be based on standards promulgated by AASHTO and NYSDOT. Prerequisite(s): CIV 302, CON 302

CRJ 350 Courts and the Judiciary

In this course, students will analyze the administration of justice in the United States. Topics include common and statutory law, the policy of stare decisis, constitutional law, due process, court administration, the exclusionary rule, courtroom procedure (the role of the police, prosecutor, defense counsel, judge, grand jury, trial jury), federal courts (federal criminal law, judges, attorney generals, U.S. marshals, and the judicial districts), state courts (types and jurisdiction, relationship to federal courts), and the U.S. Supreme Court (constitutional law, justices, and appellate jurisdiction). Prerequisite(s): CRJ 205 with a grade of C- or higher

ECO 306 Cannabis Eco:Mkts and Policy

This course provides students with a systematic introduction to economic concepts and issues as they relate to the cannabis industry. Students will investigate the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces influencing the decisions of buyers and sellers in cannabis markets throughout the supply chain from grower to consumer, and students will evaluate cannabis policy along the dimensions of efficiency, equality, and other criteria. Prerequisite(s): ECO 156 or ECO 157 or enrollment status in Cannabis production and management certificate program

ECO 310 Health Economics and Policy

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the application of economic thinking to the analysis of health policy and health systems. Specifically, we will survey the organization, financing and delivery of health services, the economic evaluation of alternative methods of providing health care, priority setting and resource allocation and the health behaviors of individuals. Prerequisite(s): ECO 156 or ECO 157 and junior level status

ECO 410 Public Finance

This course introduces students to the issues, interactions and inter-relationships arising between the market and government policy-making. Topics covered include: tools of public finance, budget analysis, externalities, political economy, cost-benefit analysis, taxation and policy, social insurance, income distribution and welfare. Prerequisite(s): (ECO 260 or ECO 262) and (ECO 255 or ECO 270)

ECO 430 Urban and Regional Economics

This course will focus on the economics of cities and regions as well as the challenges faced by economic agents in urban areas. Students will gain an understanding of the economic forces that lead to the development of cities and their cohesion within regional economies. The course will enrich the typical spaceless economic analysis by introducing a spatial dimension. Students will focus on analyzing and prescribing policy to address the challenges of crime, transportation, firm location, housing, education, and local government in the local and regional economies. Prerequisite(s): (ECO 260 or 262) and (ECO 255 or 270)

ECO 435 Environmental Economics and Policy

This course provides a survey of the fundamental concepts underlying economic approaches to environmental policy, illustrates applications of these concepts in the real world and offers students the opportunity to apply their new knowledge toward understanding a current environmental problem. Prerequisite(s): (ECO 260 or ECO 262) and (ECO 255 or ECO 270)

GEO 311 Geography of Long Island

In this course students will examine the physical, cultural, social, economic, political, and environmental geography of Long Island. This geography course will support career paths for those interested in Long Island's tourism industry, economic development, local government, public policy, and ecology. While the primary focus of the course is on Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Brooklyn and Queens are also considered, as is Long Island's relationship within the larger region, including Manhattan, Connecticut, and the mainland of New York State. Prerequisite(s): Any HIS, POL, GEO or GIS course at the 200-level or higher

GIS 301 GIScience

This course will cover fundamentals of geographic information science (GIScience), the application of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to scientific inquiry involving geospatial data. GIScience intersects with fields as diverse as epidemiology, urban studies, environmental science, criminal justice, public policy, business management, marketing, data science, etc. This course offers hands-on application of techniques for the capture, storage, processing, analysis, and communication of geospatial data Prerequisite(s): EGL 101 with a grade of C or higher and (any 200 level or higher GEO course, or MTH 110) all with a grade of C or higher and Junior Level Status.

GIS 351 GIS and Public Health

This course covers the uses of geographic information systems (GIS) in public health. Possible topics include access to health services, the spatial clustering of health events, analysis of environmental hazards, the effective visualization and communication of information derived from geospatial data, and the evidence-based formulation of public policy based on the analysis of geospatial data. Skills developed in this class can enhance existing professional capabilities, and provide a stronger foundation for research performed during graduate study. Prerequisite(s): MTH 110 with a grade of C or higher and Junior-Level status

GRO 330 Public Policy and Aging

This course addresses the impacts of national age-based and age-related policy and programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, American with Disabilities Act, the Older Americans Act, and the Affordable Care Act. In addition, it examines the implementation of these programs in state and local settings, where implications are tangible for vulnerable groups such as low-income and frail older people and their families. Policy challenges of issues such as Alzheimer’s, long-term care, housing, caregiving, transportation, nutrition, research funding, and disease prevention are discussed. Although the focus is on the United States, there will be opportunities for students to explore aging policies in international settings. Prerequisites: Junior Status

GRO 410 Health Care Insurance

This course explores the history, structure and likely future trends of health insurance in the U.S. The course includes policy analyses, availability, costs, and limitations in regard to the health insurance needs of the elderly. It provides an in-depth overview of the basic features of private health insurance: including operational challenges and requirements, to cost and quality controls. In addition, the course discusses financial and political challenges to continued viability of Medicare and Medicaid. Several comparisons are provided to international systems as a means for better understanding the unique aspects of the American system. Note: Students who take GRO 410W cannot receive credit for GRO 410; GRO 410W can be used to fulfill the writing intensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): Junior status and GRO100 Introduction to Gerontology

GRO 420 Long-Term Care Administration

This course presents principles of nursing home management and assisted living services which examines administrative and staffing functions relating to clients, community, public policy, programming and financing. It provides a solid foundation in the operational functioning of long-term care facilities in the United States. The health care environment and the health care system are examined to determine how they impact long-term care administration. Both the long-term private and public sectors of health care organization are overviewed. Multiple long-term health care delivery systems are explored as to what they can offer the elderly and special needs populations. Prerequisite(s): Junior Level Status

HPW 435 Health Care Administration

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the administration, organization and delivery of healthcare in the United States. It gives an overview of the business of health using technology, the economy, society and politics as driving forces of change. Students study the organizational structures, types of governance, and management issues of the American healthcare system. Further, current healthcare reform issues will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): HPW 300 and Junior level status

POL 330 21st Century Energy Policy

In this course, students will examine pivotal questions of U.S. and global energy policy. Topics covered will include the development of alternatives and emerging technologies, energy efficiency, government intervention in markets, and the future role of conventional sources. While the focus is on the electricity sector, the roles played by food production and transportation will be considered as well. Students will also evaluate the role of localities and states, paying particular attention to how they are responding to changes in federal policy. Prerequisite(s): Any 200 level or higher social science Course with a grade of C or higher

POL 344 DEI: History, Politics, and Policy

This course examines diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. American history is tumultuous and rife with institutions that were designed to exclude various minority groups. DEI policies were developed as a way to combat these systemic prejudices. This course first delves into the history of DEI policy and discuss the circumstances that led to their development. The course further examines how to read and understand these policies and analyze the impact that they've had. Finally, the course explores the recent debates surrounding DEI policy and discusses possibilities for what a future with and without DEI policies may look like. Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level or higher POL course

POL 350 Administrative Law

This course offers an in-depth exploration of administrative law, emphasizing its role in shaping public administration and governance in the United States. Building on foundational knowledge from prior coursework in legal studies and politics, students will delve into the complex interplay between administrative agencies, the executive branch, and the judiciary. Key topics will include the federal and state agency rule making and adjudication processes, the legal requirements of private companies and non-profits funded by public money, the formation and ultimate reversal of the Chevron Doctrine, and how administrative law ensures that agencies operate within legal and ethical boundaries, or how it doesn't. Prerequisite(s): POL 110 and any 200-level or higher POL course

POL 390 Environmental Politics

This course examines the evolution of the environmental movement in the U.S. and worldwide, focusing on the debate over environmental protection, policy-making, and the political ramifications for the national governments. Biodiversity, climate change, population issues, water pollution, regulation of emissions, land preservation, energy policy, transnational cooperation, eco-terrorism, and theories of the global commons will all be explored from a domestic and global perspective. Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level or higher HIS or POL course.

SMT 320 Athletic Administration

This course focuses on the organization, administration, and management of physical education and sport. Attention will be directed towards intercollegiate and interscholastic athletics, professional sports organizations and various recreational programs. Emphasis will be placed on organization and leadership theories and program development. The management and supervision as well as the budgeting and purchasing process in the management of athletic facilities will be discussed. Issues of law, risk management and ethics as they pertain to athletics will be explored. Prerequisite(s): BUS 109

SST 314 Cybersecurity Law and Policy

This course introduces students to the regulation and management aspects of cybersecurity. It will cover concepts and definitions regarding governance and policy at an organizational and national level within the cybersecurity landscape. In particular, this course will go through numerous laws, standards and policies created by organizations such as NIST, GDPR, COBIT, ISO and ISA that govern the cybersecurity industry. Prerequisite(s): CRJ 115 or SST 115

STS 342 Food and Nutrition Policy in the U.S.

This course explores the intersection of food systems, food security, and the American diet. Topics of focus include roles of government agencies, NGOs, business and private sector stakeholders, media outlets, and sustainable food system advocates as they navigate federal food and nutrition programs, the US Farm Bill, and dietary guidelines. Emphasis will be placed on intended and unintended consequences of food and nutrition policies and how they may benefit certain groups at the expense of others. Specific attention will be paid to how these policies impact the development, adoption, and practice of sustainable agriculture in local food systems. The role of interest groups whose influence helps shape these policies will also be examined. STS 330 can be taken either as a prerequisite or corequisite. Prerequisite(s): STS 330