Describes a course taught at Oakland University (Rochester, Michigan) that provides specific information on, and preparation for careers in public administration and political science. Outlines course assignments and organization. Concludes that guest speakers representing a variety of career settings are an important feature of the class. (LS)

Describes a survey sent to 210 member schools of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) concerning attitudes toward obstacles to teaching ethics in public administrations courses. Lists 10 barriers preventing the offering of such courses in colleges and universities. (NL)

Describes the use of an implementation module in public administration or policy analysis classes. Involves developing a framework to measure implementation effectiveness, quantifying elements of the framework, forming hypotheses, and testing the framework. Concentrates upon framework development and operationalization components. (KO)