Professor: Hojnacki
Associate Professors: Hall, Herr, Karl, Metzcus, Singh
Assistant Professors: Grant, Peat, Proctor, Ross
Clinical Associate Professor: Vetter
Professor Emeritus: Hamburg

The School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA), at the undergraduate level, provides a liberal education with a professional orientation. The SPEA program at IUSB is part of the Indiana University systemwide School of Public and Environmental Affairs, the largest school of its kind in the United States.

The SPEA program represents a multi-disciplinary approach to education in the fields of public affairs and public service management. The academic program integrates the School’s mission—providing relevant training, technical assistance, and other public service activities—with its obligation to undertake both basic and applied research. This unique approach provides students with the opportunity to learn in situations beyond, as well as within, the traditional classroom setting. Students are encouraged to assist in research projects, participate in public service efforts, and seek on-the-job training through internships and practicums.

GENERAL INFORMATION
The School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUSB offers two-year associate degrees in public affairs and criminal justice, a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management and certificate programs in urban studies, public health, and public affairs.

In the Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs degree program, students select one area of concentration from among four options: criminal justice, management, and specialized study in public and environmental affairs. In the Associate of Science in Public Affairs degree program, it is possible to concentrate in one of three different areas: criminal justice, emergency service administration, and management.

The Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs, the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, and the Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management all require 120 credit hours, or the equivalent of four years for a student attending on a full-time basis. The Associate of Science in Public Affairs and in Criminal Justice require 60 credit hours to complete or the equivalent of two years for a student attending on a full-time basis.

Undergraduate courses are normally scheduled both during days and evenings and occasionally on weekends. Students should consult the regular class schedule published each semester to determine the exact time, place, and format of each class.

ADMISSION
Admission to the school, and the regulations governing degree programs, are listed under Admission to IUSB and Academic Regulations and Policies of the University in this Bulletin. Policies specific to SPEA follow:

Concentration Declaration
The student must declare a concentration prior to the beginning of the sophomore year (for the A.S. degree programs) or of the junior year (for the B.S. degree program) and will be expected to meet requirements for that concentration. Any student who has not selected a specific concentration will be classified as a major in management and will be expected to follow the requirements of that program.

Requirements for a Double Concentration
SPEA undergraduate students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs program may pursue the completion of requirements in a second SPEA concentration. A double concentration requires that the student have at least five independent courses in each concentration.

Pass/Fail Option
SPEA students may elect to take one course each semester with a grade of P (pass), or F (fail), with a maximum of two such courses each school year, including summer sessions. No more than a total of eight courses taken under this option may be applied to graduation from the B.S. program (or four courses for the A.S. programs). The pass/fail option is limited to electives.

Degree Application
Candidates for graduation must file a formal application for the degree prior to the beginning of the semester in which they plan to graduate. The school will not be responsible for the graduation of students who fail to meet this requirement.

Credit Deadline
All credit of candidates for degrees, except that for the current semester, must be on record at least two months prior to the end of the semester in which the student expects to graduate.

Student Guidance and Counseling Services
The student’s course selections must be approved each semester by a faculty advisor. Students must meet with their assigned academic advisor once each academic year to monitor progress toward a degree.

Second Bachelor’s Degree Requirements
Normally the holder of a bachelor’s degree who wishes to pursue further education is encouraged to become qualified for admission to graduate study. In certain cases, however, a student may be admitted to candidacy for a second bachelor’s degree. When such admission is granted, the candidate must earn at least 30 additional credit hours as a student enrolled in SPEA and meet all the requirements of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

The Associate of Science in Public Affairs degree offers concentrations in management, emergency services administration, specialized study, and criminal justice. The concentration in criminal justice is intended primarily for students having broad interests in the areas of law enforcement and corrections. The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice degree has been developed primarily for the in-service training of law enforcement and corrections officers.

The two programs have been structured to allow a student to work toward a bachelor’s degree after receiving the Associate of Science degree.

Students must apply for admission to the Associate of Science degree programs prior to completing 30 credit hours of course work, and complete degree requirements before attaining senior status (86 credit hours). Not more than 30 credit hours of course work from another accredited institution may be applied toward these degrees.

The SPEA curriculum is divided into four categories—general education, electives, a public policy course, and criminal justice courses.

General Education Requirements (8 courses)
(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated)
(A) = Advisor approval required
(R) = Recommended

Communications
ENG W131 Elementary Composition
ENG W231 Professional Writing Skills

One of the following:
SPCH S121 Public Speaking
SPCH S223 Business and Professional Speaking
SPCH S228 Argumentation and Debate
SPCH S229 Discussion and Group Methods

Quantitative Methods (3 cr.)
One of the following:
SPEA V450 Introduction to Microcomputers (R)
 SPEA V461 Computer Application in Public Affairs (R)
 SPEA K300 Statistical Techniques (R)
 BUS  K201 Computer in Business
 CSCI A106 Introduction to Computing
 CSCI C201 Introduction to Computer Science (4 cr.)
 MATH M110 Excursions in Mathematics (will not transfer to B.S. in Criminal Justice)
 MATH M118 Finite Mathematics
 MATH M119 Brief Survey of Calculus I
 MATH M125 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
 ECON E270 Introduction to Statistical Theory in Economics and Business
 PSY  P354 Statistical Analysis in Psychology
 SOC  S258 Elementary Social Research Techniques: Quantitative Methods
 SOC  S351 Social Statistics

Arts and Humanities (3 cr.)
One course from one of the following areas:
Afro-American Studies
Classical Studies
Comparative Literature
English
Fine Arts
Folklore
Foreign Languages and literature
History (HIST H105 or HIST H106 recommended)
Musicology and music history
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Speech
Theatre and drama

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 cr.)
Two courses from different subject areas listed below:
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Journalism
Linguistics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology

Natural Sciences (3 cr.)
One course from one of the following areas:
 Anatomy and physiology
 Astronomy
 Biology
 Botany
 Chemistry
 Geology
 Physics
 Zoology

Or one of the following cross-listed courses
 GEOG G107 Physical Systems of the Environment
 GEOG G303 Weather and Climate
 GEOG G304 Meteorology and Climatology

Public Policy (3 cr.)

SPEA V170 Introduction to Public Affairs

Criminal Justice Concentration (18 cr.)

SPEA J101 American Criminal Justice System

Three of the following:
 SPEA J301 Substantive Criminal Law or
 SPEA J401 Criminal Law and Procedure
 SPEA J306 The Criminal Courts
 SPEA J321 Introduction to American Law Enforcement
 SPEA J331 Introduction to Corrections

Two additional criminal justice courses (A)
 SPEA J201 and SPEA J202 are recommended

Electives

Sufficient number to total a minimum of 60 credit hours.
 

The Associate of Science in Public Affairs degree requires 60 credit hours of study. The major focus of the program is on upgrading the skills and general educational level of students currently employed or anticipating early entry into public service. In addition to providing a broad introduction to the public sector, an area of concentration is chosen by the student to allow in-depth study of one area of public affairs. The concentration areas are: Management, Emergency Services Administration, Criminal Justice, and Specialized Study.

General Education Requirements (9 courses)
(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated)

Communications (9 cr.)

ENG W131 Elementary Composition
ENG W231 Professional Writing Skills

One of the following:
SPCH S121 Public Speaking
SPCH S223 Business and Professional Speaking
SPCH S228 Argumentation and Debate
SPCH S229 Discussion and Group Methods

Social Sciences (9 cr.)

POLS Y103 Introduction to American Politics
ECON E103 Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON E104 Introduction to Macroeconomics

Arts and Humanities (3 cr.)

One of the following:
Afro-American Studies, History, Music, Communication Arts, Philosophy, English, Religious Studies, Fine Arts, Speech, Foreign Language, Theatre. HIST H105 or HIST H106 is strongly recommended.

One course from Sociology or Psychology (3 cr.)

Quantitative Methods (6 cr.)

One of the following:
SPEA V450 Introduction to Microcomputers (R)
BUS K201 Computer in Business
CSCI A106 Computer Literacy
Other approved course (A)

One of the following:
MATH M118 Finite Mathematics
MATH M119 Brief Survey of Calculus

Public Affairs Core (12 cr.)

SPEA V170 Introduction to Public Affairs
SPEA V264 Urban Structure and Policy

One of the following:
 SPEA V263 Public Management
 SPEA V366 Managing Behavior in Public Organizations

Electives

Sufficient number to total a minimum of 60 credit hours.

Management (12 cr.)
Four of the following: (A)
SPEA H316 Environmental Health
SPEA V346 Introduction to Governmental Accounting  and Financial Reporting
SPEA V366 Managing Behavior in Public Organizations
SPEA V371 Financing Public Affairs
SPEA V372 Financial Management and Budgeting
SPEA V373 Personnel Management in the Public Sector
SPEA V376 Law and Public Policy
SPEA V450 Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs (A)

Emergency Services Administration (15 cr.)
SPEA V375 Emergency Services Administration
SPEA H320 Health Systems Administration
SPEA J376 Principles of Public Safety
SPEA K300 Statistical Techniques

One of the following:
 SPEA V346 Introduction to Government Accounting and Financial Reporting
 SPEA V348 Management Science for Policy Analysis Methods
 SPEA V371 Financing Public Affairs
 SPEA V373 Personnel Management in the Public Sector

Successfully complete an approved administrative field experience of at least 3 credit hours through an internship or special project. (A)

Criminal Justice (15 cr.)
SPEA J101 American Criminal Justice System

One of the following:
 SPEA J301 Substantive Criminal Law
 SPEA J401  Criminal Law and Procedure

One of the following:
 SPEA J370 Seminar in Criminal Justice
 PSY  P324 Abnormal Psychology
 SOC  S320 Deviant Behavior and Social Control
 SOC  S325 Criminology
 SOC  S328 Juvenile Delinquency

Two additional courses (A)

Students are encouraged to develop a program in the area of public affairs that most interests them. The school offers a set of core courses that have been developed as appropriate background for participation in public affairs. In addition, students are expected to select an area of public affairs concentration and a set of elective courses appropriate to their educational and career objectives.

Undergraduates with knowledge in a specific concentration area and a general background in public and environmental affairs will find entry-level employment in their field facilitated by the professional orientation provided in the SPEA program. The curriculum also provides background for advanced academic work in a professional area such as law, economics, city planning, or urban administration.

General Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs is designed to provide the student with both a liberal education and a professional orientation toward a specific career. Students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours in the four course work areas of general education, public affairs core, concentration, and electives. In addition to meeting the university requirements of a minimum 2.0 GPA, SPEA students must obtain a minimum 2.3 GPA for core and concentration courses.

General Education Requirements (15-17 courses)
(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated)

Communications (9 cr.)

ENG W131 Elementary Composition
ENG W231 Professional Writing Skills

Speech (3 cr.)

One of the following:
SPCH S121 Public Speaking
ENG S223 Business and Professional Speaking
ENG S228 Argumentation and Debate
ENG S229 Discussion and Group Methods

Quantitative Methods (12 cr.)

Computer (3 cr.)

One of the following:
SPEA V450 Introduction to Microcomputers (R)
SPEA V461 Computer Applications in Public Affairs (R)
BUS K201 Computer in Business
CSCI A106 Computer Literacy
CSCI C201 Introduction to Computer Science

Mathematics (6 cr.)

Two of the following:
MATH M118 Finite Mathematic
MATH M119 Brief Survey of Calculus
MATH M125 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
MATH M215 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I

Statistics (3 cr.)

SPEA K300 Statistical Techniques

Social Sciences (15 cr.)

ECON E103 Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON E104 Introduction to Macroeconomics
POLS Y103 Introduction to American Politics
SPEA V371 Financing Public Affairs

One course from: (A)
Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Geography, Journalism, Political Science (except POLS Y103), Psychology, Sociology or Women’s Studies

Arts and Humanities (12 cr.)

HIST H105 American History I
HIST H106 American History II

Two courses from at least two of the following areas:
Afro-American Studies, Communication Arts, English, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, History, Music, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Speech, Theatre

Natural Science (8 cr.)

Two to three courses from at least two of the following areas:

Biological Sciences:

BIOL L100 Humans and the Biological World (5 cr.)
PLSC B101 Plant Biology (5 cr.)
PHSL P130 Human Biology (4 cr.)
ZOOL Z103 Animal Biology (5 cr.)

Chemistry:

CHEM C101 Elementary Chemistry I and
CHEM C121 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory I (2 cr.)
CHEM C102 Elementary Chemistry II
CHEM C122 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory II (2 cr.)
CHEM C105 Principles of Chemistry I and
CHEM C125 Experimental Chemistry I (2 cr.)
CHEM C106 Principles of Chemistry II and
CHEM C126 Experimental Chemistry II (2 cr.)

Earth Science:

GEOG G107 Physical Systems of the Environment
GEOG G306 Geography of Current Issues
GEOG G315 Environmental Conservation
GEOG G111 Physical Geology
GEOG G112 Historical Geology

Physics:

PHYS P100 Physics in the Modern World (5 cr.)
PHYS P105 Basic Physics of Sound
PHYS P201 General Physics I (5 cr.)
PHYS P202 General Physics II (5 cr.)

Public Affairs (18 cr.)

SPEA V170 Introduction to Public Affairs
SPEA V263 Public Management
SPEA V264 Urban Structure and Policy
SPEA V348 Management Science for Policy Analysis Methods
SPEA V372 Financial Management and Budgeting
SPEA V376 Law and Public Policy.

Electives

Sufficient number to total a minimum of 120 credit hours.

General Education Requirements
(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated)

Communications (9 cr.)

ENG W131 Elementary Composition
ENG W231 Professional Writing Skills

One of the following:
SPCH S121 Public Speaking
SPCH S223 Business and Professional Speaking
SPCH S228 Argumentation and Debate
SPCH S229 Discussion and Group Methods

Quantitative Methods (3 courses for a minimum of 9 cr.)

One of the following:
MATH M118 Finite Math
MATH M119 Brief Survey of Calculus I
MATH M125 Pre-Calculus Math
MATH M215 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5 cr.)

One of the following:
SPEA K300 Statistical Techniques (R)
ECON E270 Introduction to Statistical Theory in Economics and Business
PSY P354 Statistical Analysis in Psychology
SOC S258 Elementary Social Research
       Techniques: Quantitative Methods
 SOC  S351 Social Statistics

One of the following:
SPEA V450 Introduction to Microcomputers (R)
SPEA V461 Computer Applications in Public Affairs (R)
BUS K201 Computer in Business
CSCI A106 Introduction to Computing
CSCI C201 Introduction to Computer Science (4 cr.)

Arts and Humanities (12 cr.)

Two of the following:
HIST H105 American History I
HIST H106 American History II
POLS Y304 Judicial Processes and American Constitutional Law I or
POLS Y305 Judicial Processes and American Constitutional Law II

Two of the following:
Afro-American Studies, Communication Arts, English, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, History, Music, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Speech, Theatre

Natural Sciences (6 cr.)

Two courses from two of the following areas:
Select courses from two of the following areas: (A)
 Astronomy
 Biology
 Botany
 Chemistry
 Geography (only certain courses)
 Geology
 Physics
 Zoology

Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 cr.)

Four of the following:
SOC  S161 Principles of Sociology
SOC  S163 Social Problems
SOC  S320 Deviant Behavior and Social Control
SOC  S325 Criminology
SOC  S328 Juvenile Delinquency
SOC  S420 Topics in Deviance
PSY  P103 General Psychology
PSY  P324 Abnormal Psychology

One from the following areas:
 Anthropology, Economics, Political Science

Public Affairs and Policy (12 cr.)

Four of the following:
SPEA E272 Introduction to Environmental Science
SPEA V170 Introduction to Public Affairs
SPEA V263 Public Management
SPEA V264 Urban Structure and Policy
SPEA V348 Management Science
SPEA V372 Government Finance and Budgets
SPEA V376 Law and Public Policy
Additional courses (A)

Criminal Justice (33 cr.)
SPEA J101 American Criminal Justice System (R)
SPEA J201 Theoretical Foundations of Criminal Justice Policies
SPEA J202 Criminal Justice Data, Methods, and Resources
SPEA J301 Substantive Criminal Law or
SPEA J401 Criminal Law and Procedure
SPEA J306 The Criminal Courts
SPEA J321 Introduction to American Law Enforcement
SPEA J331 Introduction to Corrections
SPEA J439 Crime and Public Policy
Three additional criminal justice courses (A)

Electives

Sufficient number to total a minimum of 120 credit hours.
 

To enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management (B.S.H.S.M.) program, students should have an associate degree. Health related experience or internship may also be required. Students may take courses leading to the B.S.H.S.M. degree while pursuing an associate degree.

General Education Requirements (13 courses)
(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated)

Communications (9 cr.)

ENG W131 Elementary Composition
ENG W231 Professional Writing Skills or
One other communication course (A)

Social Sciences (12 cr.)

ECON E201 Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON E202 Introduction to Macroeconomics
POLS Y103 Intoduction to American Politics

One from the following areas: (A)
Anthropology, Geography, Journalism, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology

Arts and Humanities (3 cr.)

One from the following areas: (A)
HIST H105 American History I (R)
HIST H106 American History II (R)
Afro-American Studies, Classical Studies, Communications and Theatre, Comparative Literature, English, Fine Arts, Folklore, Foreign Languages and Literatures, History, Music, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Speech

Science (10 cr.)

Biology course and laboratory (A)
Advanced biology course and laboratory (A)

Quantitative Methods (9 cr.)

SPEA Computer Courses (A)

One of the following:
MATH M119 Brief Survey of Calculus and Analytic Geometry
Other Math Course (A)

One of the following:
SPEA K300 Statistical Techniques
ECON E270 Introduction to Statistical Theory

Management Core (12 cr.)

SPEA V263 Public Management
SPEA V346 Introduction to Government Accounting and Financial Reporting
SPEA V348 Management Science and Policy Analysis Methods
SPEA V366 Managing Behavior in Public Organizations

Health Services Management Concentration (27 cr.)

SPEA H316 Environmental Health
SPEA H320 Health Systems Administration
SPEA H322 Epidemiology
SPEA H352 Health Finance and Budgeting
SPEA H371 Human Resource Management in Health Care Facilities
SPEA H402 Hospital Administration
SPEA H411 Long Term Care Administration
SPEA H441 Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration
SPEA H455 Topics in Public Health or
SPEA H474 Health Administration Seminar

Electives

Sufficient number to total a minimum of 120 credit hours (including approved credits earned as part of an associate degree program)

(All courses 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated)

Professional Track (36 cr.)
ENG  W231 Professional Writing Skills
BUS  A201 Financial Accounting
SPEA V261  Introduction to Computers
SPEA  V263  Public Management
SPEA  V366  Organizational Behavior
SPEA  H320  Health Systems Administration
SPEA  H352  Health Finance and Budgeting
SPEA  H371  Human Resource Management
SPEA  H402  Hospital Administration
SPEA  H411  Long Term Care Administration
SPEA  H474  Health Administration Seminar
SPEA  H322  Epidemiology OR
SPEA  H455  Topics in Public Health
Approved elective(s) to total at least 120 credit hours

Criminal Justice (15 cr.)

SPEA J101 American Criminal Justice System

One of the following:
SPEA J201 Theoretical Foundations of Criminal Justice Policies
SPEA J301 Criminal Law

Three of the following:
SPEA J201 Theoretical Foundations of Criminal Justice Policies
SPEA J301 Criminal Law
SPEA J306 The Criminal Courts
SPEA J321 Introduction to American Law Enforcement
SPEA J331 Introduction to Corrections

Health Systems Administration (15 cr.)

SPEA H320 Health Systems Administration

One of the following:
SPEA H371 Human Resource Management in Health Care Facilities
SPEA V373 Personnel Management in the Public Sector

Three of the following:
SPEA H352 Health Finance and Budgeting
SPEA H402 Hospital Administration
SPEA H411 Long Term Care Administration
SPEA H455 Topics in Public Health (A)

Other campus-specific courses in Health Administration (A)

Public and Environmental Affairs (15 cr.)

SPEA V170 Introduction to Public Affairs

Four of the following:
 SPEA V263 Public Management
 SPEA V366 Managing Behavior in Public Organizations
 SPEA V373 Personnel Management in the Public Sector
 SPEA V376 Law and Public Policy
 SPEA V432 Labor Relations in the Public Sector
 SPEA V450 Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs (may be repeated)

 Other courses in public or environmental affairs (A)
 

The School of Public and Environmental Affairs administer one interdisciplinary program, the Urban Studies Certificate program, primarily for undergraduates who are obtaining their bachelor’s degrees in areas other than SPEA.

Urban Studies Certificate Program

The undergraduate Urban Studies Certificate Program is designed to introduce students to selected aspects of current thinking and research concerning the nature and problems of cities, urban life, and urban development. In addition, it provides a foundation for advanced study and activity in the fields of city planning and municipal government.

The Urban Studies Certificate is awarded upon completion of a set of specified course requirements. The student must also complete the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in some area other than urban studies. Typically such majors include business, economics, political science, geography, or sociology. SPEA students desiring the certificate may qualify by arranging their curricula to fulfill the certificate requirements.

Requirements

SPEA V264 Urban Structure and Policy
SPEA V365 Urban Development and Planning
HIST A347 American Urban History
SOC S306 Urban Society
POLS Y308 Urban Politics
GEOG G314 Urban Geography
ECON G330 Principles of Urban Economics

Certificate in Public Health

The Certificate in Public Health is available to undergraduate students in all academic units of the university. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of environmental health issues, current health policies, the structure of the medical care delivery system, administrative techniques used in health-related facilities, and methods of determining the significance of various factors of health.

Requirements

SPEA H316 Environmental Health
SPEA H320 Health Systems Administration
SPEA H322 Principles of Epidemiology

Three of the following:
BUS M300 Introduction to Marketing
BUS Z301 Organizational Behavior and Leadership
SPEA V444 Public Administrative Organization
SPEA E400 Topics in Environmental Studies (A)
SPEA H416 Environmental Health Policy
SPEA V441 Topics in Financial Management Policy
SPEA V450 Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs (A)

______________________________
(A) = Advisor approval required

The School of Public and Environmental Affairs offers the Certificate in Public Affairs to provide an organized approach to the study of public policy, governmental organization, and public management for undergraduates in addition to the major area of their undergraduate programs. The program is interdisciplinary and available to students in good academic standing from any other school or division of Indiana University or other accredited colleges and universities.

Eligibility and Application

• Students in good academic standing and enrolled in bachelor’s programs at Indiana University or other accredited colleges and universities are eligible.
• Students admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs program of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs are not eligible to receive the Public Affairs Certificate.
• Students must declare their intent to earn this certificate prior to completing 15 credit hours creditable toward the certificate.
• Applications for admission to the certificate program may be obtained from the office of the SPEA recorder at the campus where the student plans to enroll in the certificate program.
• Upon certification that the student has been awarded a bachelor’s degree and completion of all certificate requirements, the student will be awarded the certificate.

• A minimum of 27 credit hours, of which at least 15 but not more than 21 credit hours, must have been in SPEA courses.
• A grade point average of 2.0 (C) or higher for all course work credited toward the certificate.
• A maximum of 6 credit hours of appropriate credit from an institution other than Indiana University may be applied toward this certificate.
• Courses for this certificate may be taken at any campus of Indiana University.

Requirements

SPEA V170 Introduction to Public Affairs
SPEA V263 Public Management
SPEA V264 Urban Structure and Policy

Two from one of the following groups:

Organizational Behavior:
SPEA V366 Managing Behavior in Public Organizations
 SPEA V373 Personnel Management in Public Sector
 Other courses (A)

Law:
SPEA J301 Substantive Criminal Law
SPEA V376 Law and Public Policy

Four of the following:

Criminal Justice:
SPEA J101 American Criminal Justice System
SPEA J302 Procedural Criminal Law
SPEA J322 Introduction to Criminalistics
SPEA J370 Seminar in Criminal Justice
SPEA J401 Criminal Law and Procedure

Note: CRIMINAL JUSTICE INDICATES COURSES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, BLOOMINGTON. COURSES LISTED AS SPEA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSES ARE OFFERED BY SPEA ON REGIONAL CAMPUSES.

Public Affairs:
SPEA V348 Management Science for Policy Analysis Methods
SPEA V365 Urban Development and Planning
SPEA V372 Financial Management and Budgeting
SPEA V373 Personnel Management in Public Sector
SPEA V432 Labor Relations in the Public Sector
SPEA V442  Topics in Budgeting of Cost/Benefit (A)
SPEA V450 Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs (A)
SPEA V472 Policy Processes in the United States

Geography:
GEOG G107 Physical Systems of the Environment
GEOG G110 Introduction to Human Geography
GEOG G201 World Regional Geography
GEOG G213 Introduction to Economic Geography
GEOG G313 Political Geography

Political Science:
POLS Y103 Introduction to American Politics
Other classes (A)

Sociology:
SOC R329 Urban Sociology
SOC R345 Crime and Delinquency
SOC R480 Sociology and Social Policy
SOC S320 Deviance Behavior and Social Control
SOC S325 Criminology
SOC S361 Urban Sociology
SOC S424 Sociology of Law
 

The School of Public and Environmental Affairs is committed to the concept of relating classroom knowledge to real-life experiences through special course offerings, independent research projects, and internships.

Internships are strongly encouraged because they provide students with the opportunity to apply classroom theory and techniques to real-life experiences. The internship program is designed for maximum flexibility so that many valid learning experiences may qualify. Internship credit may be gained through a new project or activity on a current job or in a new professional experience. Key is that the experience be new and relevant. Work can be full- or part-time, paid or unpaid. Approvals are required from the student’s faculty advisor and the SPEA internship director.

After necessary approvals are obtained, undergraduate students may register for 1 to 6 credit hours per semester in SPEA V380 Internship in Public and Environmental Affairs, earning 1 credit hour for every 60 clock hours worked. Undergraduates may earn a maximum of 15 credit hours overall; no more than 6 per semester. Internships are entered as electives and upon completion are graded as S (satisfactory) or F (fail).

Through the career and placement office, all students in the school are provided assistance in defining their career goals, assistance in preparing for job hunting, and other career-oriented services. Information from various agencies is available for reference, as well as general information about types of positions SPEA graduates might consider.

The School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUSB is actively engaged in programs of education and training assistance, technical assistance, and research assistance to a wide range of public sector agencies. In providing these programs and services, the school calls on the resources of the faculty of IUSB and other universities in north central Indiana, and on the expertise of the systemwide School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Thus, the school combines the advantages of a statewide approach to public policy problems with the responsiveness of faculty involved with, and experienced in, local activities.

The multidisciplinary composition of its faculty allows the school to engage in a wide variety of public service activities. These activities range from applied policy research, to agency board and staff orientation sessions, and in-service training. Technical assistance projects include analysis of agency managerial and organizational needs resulting in appropriate recommendations and job descriptions; financial analysis, including feasibility studies of capital investment proposals; interpretation of federal and state administrative rules and regulations; development of public information programs; and the refinement of program and agency evaluation procedures.

The Institute for Applied Community Research was founded in 1991. It replaces the Michiana Urban Observatory. The institute has two principal objectives:

• To make university resources available to local units of government and nonprofit public service agencies for research, training, and technical assistance.
• To facilitate the application of university resources for solving community problems in the region.

Director: Martin Gersey

The Criminalistics Laboratory was established at IUSB in 1991 as part of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. The laboratory was created as part of the continued development by SPEA of community educational and public service programs. The laboratory provides a facility for the study of various aspects of forensic science. The principle objectives of the Criminalistics Laboratory are:

• To improve the academic achievement and overall quality of learning experiences for students and other participants.
• To facilitate the development of analytical and applied skills for students and participants.
• To make university resources available to local law enforcement agencies in order to combat crime.

The Criminalistics Laboratory, by establishing relationships with other agencies, is supporting an integrated response to the investigation of major crimes in our community. The laboratory facility also allows for the provision of applied instruction and technical assistance.

The activities of the Criminalistics Laboratory are the responsibility of the advisory administrative committee. Members of the committee include the director of the laboratory, area professionals, and other university personnel. The committee is responsible for establishing policies and procedures governing the use of the laboratory. The director of the laboratory is responsible for instruction to students and training for practitioners, utilization of laboratory equipment and facilities, and providing technical assistance under the guidelines established by the advisory committee.

The Criminalistics Laboratory continues to develop and refine its activities in order to accomplish its objectives. These activities are guided by the mission of the university in its commitment to education and community service.

The program mission of the Center for Institutional and Community Research Services (CAIRS) is to undertake and publish the results of survey research projects. CAIRS projects are regularly undertaken for IUSB, and under contract for private businesses, governmental agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. CAIRS provides learning opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students interested in participating in applied survey research projects and exercises in quantitative analysis. Businesses, government, and social service agencies are encouraged to take advantage of the services offered by CAIRS.

The Center for Population Health began its work during the summer of 1999. The center will link students, faculty, and staff of SPEA and other academic units of IUSB to research, training, and technical assistance projects designed to address regional population health issues. Through partnerships with local health care and social service providers, the center hopes to contribute to the improvement of the health status of the region’s diverse populations. The center will focus on assuring sufficient data is available and analyzed to assess the health of the region’s communities, studying innovative interventions to improve the health of populations and assisting the region in assuring a strong public health infrastructure.
 

SPEA Alumni Association

SPEA maintains contact with alumni through the SPEA Alumni Association, a constituent society within the parent Indiana University Alumni Association. The SPEA Alumni Association publishes the school’s newsletter, Alumni Update, which is mailed three times a year to more than 10,000 SPEA alumni located in all 50 states and 21 foreign countries. Alumni, faculty, and students stay in contact through the newsletter.

The SPEA Alumni Association also sponsors alumni events in several major cities including Chicago, Indianapolis, and Washington, D.C. These receptions offer alumni an opportunity to renew old friendships, meet new friends, and visit with faculty. In addition, the SPEA Alumni Association hosts receptions at the annual conferences of the America Society of Public Affairs and the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, as well as at annual commencement activities for graduates and their families. The SPEA Alumni Association is governed by an elected 16–member board of directors which meets biannually.

Pi Alpha Alpha

Pi Alpha Alpha is the national honorary society for schools of public affairs and administration. The society was founded in 1972 by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) to acknowledge outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in public affairs. The Indiana chapter of Pi Alpha Alpha is a charter chapter and membership bestows upon the recipient honor, recognition, and a lifetime distinction.

Eligibility for invitation into the society requires that undergraduates be in the last semester of their junior year, rank in the upper 10 percent of their graduating class, have a grade point average of 3.5 or above in core concentration courses and a 3.0 minimum GPA overall, and have completed 15 credit hours of required course work toward their concentration. Graduate students must complete 50 percent of their required course work with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 and rank in the upper 20 percent of their class. Alumni who have met the requirements may be eligible to become members and persons who have achieved distinction in public administration and have the distinguished qualities that Pi Alpha Alpha fosters may be awarded honorary membership.

SPEA offers a wide variety of opportunities for international study, including programs in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Paris, Thailand and Hawaii. Ask your advisor for details of these programs.

The Washington Leadership Program of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs is offered each spring and fall semester in Washington, D.C. Twenty-five junior-senior undergraduate students from the Indiana University system are selected for this highly desirable Washington experience. The major objective of this program is to assist students in developing their potential for employment and leadership by providing them an opportunity to study government in action in the nation’s capital. The program consists of two senior-level seminars and an internship through which a total of 12 credit hours may be awarded upon successful completion of the program. The internship requires students to work 20-30 hours per week in Congressional offices, with public interest groups, or in private organizations.

The program is open to Indiana University students from any campus who are in good academic standing and who will have attained junior standing by the beginning of the program semester. Graduate students in good standing may also apply even though the program is generally designed for undergraduate students. Participants are selected through a review of the student’s academic record and an in-depth personal interview by the faculty program director. Interested students should contact the School of Public and Environmental Affairs.