Leda McIntyre Hall, Assistant Dean

Office: Wiekamp Hall 2237

Telephone: (574) 520-4146

Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~sbspea

The School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA), at the undergraduate level, provides a liberal education with a professional orientation. The SPEA program at IU South Bend 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 (SPEA) at IU South Bend offers a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management, and a Certificate in Public Affairs.

In the Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs degree program, students select one area of concentration from among two options: criminal justice and organizational leadership.

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.

Undergraduate courses are normally scheduled both during days and evenings and occasionally on weekends. Students should consult the regular Schedule of Classes 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 Office of Admissions and Academic Regulations and Policies in this Campus Bulletin . Policies specific to SPEA follow:

Concentration Declaration

The student must declare a concentration prior to the beginning of the sophomore or junior year and is expected to meet requirements for that concentration. Any student who has not selected a specific concentration is classified as a major in management and is 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 Bachelor of Science program. The Pass/Fail option is limited to electives.

Degree Application

Candidates for graduation must file a formal application for the degree one semester prior to the semester in which they plan to graduate. The school is not 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 Advising

Advising is provided to assist students in planning their academic programs. Staff advisors are available for freshmen. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are assigned a faculty advisor.

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.

Bachelor of Science in

Public Affairs

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 were 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 may 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

For a more detailed description of the IU South Bend general education curriculum, including lists of approved courses, please see page 33 in this Campus Bulletin .

All courses certified as meeting the campuswide general education requirements are designated in the Schedule of Classes .

Campuswide Curriculum (33-39 cr.)

(All courses are 3 cr. hours, unless otherwise designated.)

I. Fundamental Literacies (13-19 cr.)

A. Writing

ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition

B. Critical Thinking

Select from approved course list, page 34

C. Oral Communication

SPCH-S 121 Public Speaking

D. Visual Literacy

Select from approved course list, page 35

E. Quantitative Reasoning

Select one of the following:

MATH-M 111 Mathematics in the World

MATH-M 118 Finite Mathematics

F. Information Literacy

COAS-Q 110 Introduction to Information Literacy (1 cr.)

G. Computer Literacy

Select from approved course list, page 35

II. Common Core Courses (12 cr.)

Complete one course from each of the following four areas, as designated in the Schedule of Classes . At least one of the areas must be completed at the 300-level.

A. The Natural World

Select from approved course list, page 35

B. Human Behavior and Social Institutions

Select from approved course list, page 36

C. Literary and Intellectual Traditions

Select from approved course list, page 36

D. Art, Aesthetics, and Creativity

Select from approved course list, page 36

III. Contemporary Social Values (8 cr.)

Students must complete one course from each of the following three areas, as designated in the Schedule of Classes .

A. Non-Western Cultures

Select from approved course list, page 36

B. Diversity in United States Society

Select from approved course list, page 37

C. Health and Wellness (2 cr.)

Select from approved course list, page 37

Additional Requirements (12 cr.)

ECON-E 103 Introduction to Microeconomics

ECON-E 104 Introduction to Macroeconomics

ENG-W 231 Professional Writing Skills

SPEA-K 300 Statistical Techniques

Public Affairs Core (21 cr.)

SPEA-V 170 Introduction to Public Affairs

SPEA-V 263 Public Management

SPEA-V 264 Urban Structure and Policy

SPEA-V 370 Research Methods and Statistical Modeling

SPEA-V 372 Financial Management and Budgeting

SPEA-V 376 Law and Public Policy

Select one of the following:

ECON-E 308 Public Finance: Survey

SPEA-V 371 Financing Public Affairs

Concentrations

Criminal Justice Concentration (21 cr.)

SPEA-J 101 The American Criminal Justice System

Select one of the following:

SPEA-J 301 Substantive Criminal Law

SPEA-J 306 The Criminal Courts

SPEA-J 321 American Law Enforcement

SPEA-J 331 Corrections

SPEA-J 439 Crime and Public Policy

Two additional courses with advisor approval

Organizational Leadership Concentration (21 cr.)

SPEA-V 373 Personnel Management in the Public Sector

Select one of the following:

SPEA-V 366 Managing Behavior in Public Organizations

BUS-Z 302 Managing and Behavior in Organizations

Five upper-level SPEA courses at the 300-400 level, with advisor approval

Experiential Recommendation

It is recommended that students engage in a practical experience related to public affairs, e.g., internship, work experience, or some other activity approved by an academic advisor.

Electives (26 cr.)

Bachelor of Science in

Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice requires 120 credit hours. The program includes four main areas: general education, electives, public affairs and policy, and criminal justice.

General Education

For a more detailed description of the IU South Bend general education curriculum, including lists of approved courses, please see page 33 in this Campus Bulletin .

All courses certified as meeting the campuswide general education requirements are designated in the Schedule of Classes .

Campuswide Curriculum (33-39 cr.)

(All courses are 3 cr. hours, unless otherwise designated.)

I. Fundamental Literacies (13-19 cr.)

A. Writing

ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition

B. Critical Thinking

Select from approved course list, page 34

C. Oral Communication

SPCH-S 121 Public Speaking

D. Visual Literacy

Select one of the following:

SPEA-V 465 Geographic Information Systems for Public and Environmental Affairs

Select from approved course list, page 35

E. Quantitative Reasoning

Select one of the following:

MATH-M 111 Mathematics in the World

MATH-M 118 Finite Mathematics

F. Information Literacy

COAS-Q 110 Introduction to Information Literacy (1 cr.)

G. Computer Literacy

Select from approved course list, page 35

II. Common Core Courses (12 cr.)

Complete one course from each of the following four areas, as designated in the Schedule of Classes . At least one of the areas must be completed at the 300-level.

A. The Natural World

Select from approved course list, page 35

B. Human Behavior and Social Institutions

Select from approved course list, page 36

C. Literary and Intellectual Traditions

Select from approved course list, page 36

D. Art, Aesthetics, and Creativity

Select from approved course list, page 36

III. Contemporary Social Values (8 cr.)

Students must complete one course from each of the following three areas, as designated in the Schedule of Classes .

A. Non-Western Cultures

Select from approved course list, page 36

B. Diversity in United States Society

Select from approved course list, page 37 (sociology or psychology recommended)

C. Health and Wellness (2 cr.)

SPEA-H 120 Contemporary Health Issues

Additional Requirements (18 cr.)

ECON-E 104 Introduction to Macroeconomics

ENG-W 231 Professional Writing Skills

SPEA-K 300 Statistical Techniques

Three courses from sociology or psychology, with at least one 300-level class or above

Public Affairs Core (12 cr.)

SPEA-V 170 Introduction to Public Affairs

Select three of the following courses:

SPEA-V 252 Career Development

SPEA-V 263 Public Management

SPEA-V 264 Urban Structure and Policy

SPEA-V 372 Government Finance and Budgets

SPEA-V 376 Law and Public Policy

Criminal Justice Major (33 cr.)

SPEA-J 101 The American Criminal Justice System

SPEA-J 201 Theoretical Foundations of Criminal Justice Policies

SPEA-J 202 Criminal Justice Data, Methods, and Resources

SPEA-J 301 Substantive Criminal Law

SPEA-J 306 The Criminal Courts

SPEA-J 321 American Law Enforcement

SPEA-J 331 Corrections

SPEA-J 439 Crime and Public Policy

Three additional criminal justice courses

Experiential Recommendation

It is recommended that students engage in a practical experience related to public affairs, e.g., internship, work experience, or some other activity approved by an academic advisor.

Electives (17 cr.)

Sufficient number to total a minimum of 120 credit hours

Bachelor of Science in

Health Services Management

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

For a more detailed description of the IU South Bend general education curriculum, including lists of approved courses, please see page 33 in this Campus Bulletin .

All courses certified as meeting the campuswide general education requirements are designated in the Schedule of Classes .

Campuswide Curriculum (33-39 cr.)

(All courses are 3 cr. hours, unless otherwise designated.)

I. Fundamental Literacies (13-19 cr.)

A. Writing

ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition

B. Critical Thinking

Select from approved course list, page 34

C. Oral Communication

SPCH-S 121 Public Speaking

D. Visual Literacy

Select from approved course list, page 35

E. Quantitative Reasoning

Select one of the following:

MATH-M 111 Mathematics in the World

MATH-M 118 Finite Mathematics

F. Information Literacy

COAS-Q 110 Introduction to Information Literacy (1 cr.)

G. Computer Literacy

Select from approved course list, page 35

II. Common Core Courses (12 cr.)

Complete one course from each of the following four areas, as designated in the Schedule of Classes . At least one of the areas must be completed at the 300-level.

A. The Natural World

Select from approved course list, page 35

B. Human Behavior and Social Institutions

Select from approved course list, page 36

C. Literary and Intellectual Traditions

Select from approved course list, page 36

D. Art, Aesthetics, and Creativity

Select from approved course list, page 36

III. Contemporary Social Values (8 cr.)

Students must complete one course from each of the following three areas, as designated in the Schedule of Classes .

A. Non-Western Cultures

Select from approved course list, page 36

B. Diversity in United States Society

Select from approved course list, page 37

C. Health and Wellness (2 cr.)

Select from approved course list, page 37

Additional Requirements (12 cr.)

ECON-E 103 Introduction to Microeconomics

ECON-E 104 Introduction to Macroeconomics

ENG-W 231 Professional Writing Skills

SPEA-K 300 Statistical Techniques

Management Core (15 cr.)

SPEA-H 320 Health Systems Administration

SPEA-V 170 Introduction to Public Affairs

SPEA-V 263 Public Management

SPEA-V 370 Research Methods and Statistical Modeling

SPEA-V 366 Managing Behavior in Public Organizations

BUS-Z 302 Managing and Behavior in Organizations (may be substituted for one of the above

listed management core courses)

Health Services Management Core (30 cr.)

BUS-K 201 Management Information Systems

SPEA-H 352 Health Finance and Budgeting

SPEA-H 354 Health Economics

SPEA-H 371 Human Resource Management in Health Care

SPEA-H 401 Strategic Planning for Health Care Organizations

SPEA-H 402 Hospital Administration

SPEA-H 411 Long-Term Care Administration

SPEA-H 474 Health Administration Seminar

SPEA-H 455 Topics in Public Health (1-3 cr.)

SPEA-V 372 Government Finance and Budgets

SPEA-V 373 Personnel Management in the Public Sector

Professional Track

Students pursuing or having completed a three-year Associate of Science degree in the health professions may qualify for an expedited 36 credit hour professional track to earn the Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management. Enrollment requires special written permission from the program advisor.

(All courses are 3 cr. hours, unless otherwise designated.)

Professional Track (36 cr.)

BUS-A 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting

ENG-W 231 Professional Writing Skills

SPEA-H 320 Health Systems Administration

SPEA-H 352 Health Finance and Budgeting

SPEA-H 371 Human Resource Management in Health Care

SPEA-H 402 Hospital Administration

SPEA-H 411 Long-Term Care Administration

SPEA-H 474 Health Administration Seminar

SPEA-V 263 Public Management

SPEA-V 366 Managing Behavior in Public Organizations

Select one of the following:

SPEA-H 322 Principles of Epidemiology

SPEA-H 455 Topics in Public Health

Approved elective(s) to total at least 120 credit hours

Minors

(All courses are 3 cr. hours, unless otherwise designated.)

Criminal Justice (15 cr.)

SPEA-J 101 The American Criminal Justice System

Select one of the following:

SPEA-J 201 Theoretical Foundations of Criminal Justice Policies

SPEA-J 301 Substantive Criminal Law

Select three of the following:

SPEA-J 201 Theoretical Foundations of Criminal Justice Policies

SPEA-J 301 Substantive Criminal Law

SPEA-J 306 The Criminal Courts

SPEA-J 321 American Law Enforcement

SPEA-J 331 Corrections

Health Systems Administration (15 cr.)

SPEA-H 320 Health Systems Administration

Select one of the following:

SPEA-H 371 Human Resource Management in Health Care

SPEA-V 373 Personnel Management in the Public Sector

Select three of the following:

SPEA-H 352 Health Finance and Budgeting

SPEA-H 402 Hospital Administration

SPEA-H 411 Long-Term Care Administration

SPEA-H 455 Topics in Public Health

Other campus-specific courses in health administration

Public and Environmental Affairs (15 cr.)

SPEA-V 170 Introduction to Public Affairs

Select four of the following:

SPEA-V 263 Public Management

SPEA-V 366 Managing Behavior in Public Organizations

SPEA-V 373 Personnel Management in the Public Sector

SPEA-V 376 Law and Public Policy

SPEA-V 432 Labor Relations in the Public Sector

SPEA-V 450 Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs (1-3 cr.) (may be repeated)

Other courses in public or environmental affairs

Interdisciplinary Programs

for Nonmajors

One interdisciplinary program, the Urban Studies certificate program, is administered by the School of Public and Environmental Affairs primarily for undergraduates who are obtaining their bachelor's degrees in areas other than SPEA.

Certificate in Public Affairs

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 department of Indiana University or other accredited colleges and universities.

Eligibility and Application

- Students in good academic standing and enrolled in bachelor's degree 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 is awarded the certificate.

General Requirements

- 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 .

Certificate Requirements (27 cr.)

(All courses are 3 cr. hours, unless otherwise designated.)

SPEA-V 170 Introduction to Public Affairs

SPEA-V 263 Public Management

SPEA-V 264 Urban Structure and Policy

Two from one of the following groups:

Organizational Behavior

SPEA-V 366 Managing Behavior in Public Organizations

SPEA-V 373 Personnel Management in Public Sector

Other courses

Law

SPEA-J 301 Substantive Criminal Law

SPEA-V 376 Law and Public Policy

Select from the following areas:

Criminal Justice

SPEA-J 101 The American Criminal Justice System

SPEA-J 302 Procedural Criminal Law

SPEA-J 322 Introduction to Criminalistics

SPEA-J 370 Seminar in Criminal Justice

Public Affairs

SPEA-V 365 Urban Development and Planning

SPEA-V 372 Financial Management and Budgeting

SPEA-V 373 Personnel Management in Public Sector

SPEA-V 432 Labor Relations in the Public Sector

SPEA-V 450 Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs (1-3 cr.)

Career Services and Public Service Internships

Internship Director: Vukovits

Office: Wiekamp Hall 2237

Telephone: (574) 520-4146

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-J 380 Internship in Criminal Justice and SPEA-V 380 Internship in Public and Environmental Affairs, earning 1 credit hour for every 60 clock hours worked. Undergraduates may earn a maximum of 6 credit hours overall. Internships are entered as electives and, upon completion, are graded as S (Satisfactory) or F (Fail).

Through the Career Services 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.

Public Service Activities

The School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend 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.

Institute for Applied Community Research

Director: Hall

Office: Wiekamp Hall 2225

Telephone: (574) 520-4803

The Institute for Applied Community Research was founded in 1991 to replace 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

In working to achieve these objectives, the institute also seeks, in two important ways, to assist the university in fulfilling its own institutional mission. First, the institute provides a valuable community service to local units of government and nonprofit agencies by supplying them with research and other resources that would otherwise be unavailable. Secondly, it gives university faculty, graduate and undergraduate interns, and other students the opportunity to participate in applied research, training, and technical assistance activities that would otherwise not exist.

Special Opportunities for Students

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 sixteen-member board of directors which meets twice yearly.

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.

Washington Leadership Program

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.