Analyze how historical trends and conditions have affected social, political, and management theories, and how they have influenced the evolution of public administration in theory and practice.

Understand how relationships between participants in the policy process (including official and nonofficial actors) influence the policy process.

Interpret what public policy is and how it is created.

Understand the different policy types, and how policy type influences policy design, policy tool choice, and implementation.

Analyze ethical issues and standards that influence public policy.

Use technology and information resources to research issues and in politics, policy, and ethics in the public sector.

Write clearly and concisely about policy for issues in politics, policy, and ethics in the public sector using proper writing mechanics.