2012-14

Arizona State University
University Senate
Fall 2011

Senate Motion #2012-14

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee, Arnold Maltz, Chair
 
Date of First Reading: October 24, 2011
 
Date of Second Reading: November 21, 2011
 
Title of Motion: Request from the College of Public Programs – School of Public Affairs – for the name change of a graduate degree program From: Ph.D. in Public Administration, To: Ph.D. in Public Administration and Policy
 
Action Requested: The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs – School of Public Affairs – for the name change of a graduate degree program from Ph.D. in Public Administration, to Ph.D. in
Public Administration and Policy.

Rationale: The name Public Administration and Policy is appropriate for this degree with a required core course in Public Policy Analysis.  It indicates to prospective applicants, institutions that consider our graduates for positions, and other programs at ASU that we offer a doctoral degree that encompasses both aspects of our field.