NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Laoag City

SYLLABUS NWU - ACA - 010

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Course Code : PA116

Course Title : Public Policy and Program Administration
Credit Units : Three (3) Units
Time Allotment 51 hours
Pre-requisite : PA101

I. Vision
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY envisions itself to be a premier institution of learning in Asia committed to excellence and ethical
formation for global relevance.

II. Mission

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY is dedicated to develop individuals to become highly competent, socially responsible and morally
upright.

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III. Institutional Objectives:

Concomitant to its role as a University in which higher learning, research, and community extensions are developed and nurtured,
Northwestern University adopts the following objectives where excellence as a way of life is its rallying point.

1. To provide a strong educational foundation by offering and maintaining comprehensive basic/general education programs and
strengthening pillars of knowledge in the academe in order to produce functional graduates who will be able to meet the needs of both
local and global markets.
2. To train and develop students and employees for responsible leadership, effective citizenship, and social responsibility through the
inculcation of the ideals of democracy and positive values, manifested by a great concern for their fellow men.
3. To provide a strong and comprehensive human resource development program for professional advancement and to remain
competitive in changing times.
4. To align and harmonize the research and extension programs with the local, regional, national and global thrust.
5. To explore developing linkages with local and international agencies.

IV. Program Objectives:

Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration

1. Provide students with the analytical tools to address local, regional, and national public policy issues, as well as to achieve their
career objectives;
2. Provide students with the knowledge and skills essentials for dealing with the emerging trends reshaping public policy;
3. Aid a student’s career pursuit in the local and national government, as well as in business and non-profit organization; and
4. Provide an excellent foundation for students who intend to pursue graduate study in law, public administration, business, or in other
related fields.

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 V. Program Outcomes

After graduation, the students of the program shall have the ability to:

a. Compare, contrast and classify the major concepts in the discipline;

b. Recognize and define the distinctiveness of the discipline, its subfields, theories, and methods;
c. Design and execute research inquiries using appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods guided by theories or conceptual
frameworks;
d. Demonstrate written, visual, and oral presentation skills to produce and present analytical reports;
e. Critique, judge and respond to current issues and problems based on a substantive understanding of the historical and contemporary
developments in the national and global contexts; and
f. Develop a predisposition towards ethical-political involvement and practice in various forms and on different levels of engagement.

VI. Course Description:

Fundamental concepts and approaches in public policy and program implementation. It also identifies and discusses current issues
affecting public policy and its impact on governance.

VII. Course Outcomes and Relationship to Program Outcomes/Student Outcomes:

Program Outcomes
After finishing the course, the students must be able to: a b c d e f
Course Outcome 1. Recite and discuss the IPVMO and Core Values of the University, VMO of the
college, Program Educational Objectives and Outcomes, and University Policies. L L L L L L
Course Outcome 2. Demonstrate critical thinking in understanding the breadth and depth of Public
policy and social planning P P O O P O

Course Outcome 3. To understand the nature, principles, and functions of social policy and social L O O P P P
planning;
Course Outcome 4. To identify the processes involved in social policy and social planning; L L L L L L
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Course Outcome 5. To identify the factors influencing social policy and planning; L O O O P P
Course Outcome 6. To determine the problems in social policy and planning and how it
affects public administration. L L P P P P
Note: L = Learned P= Practiced O= Opportunity to Learn

VI. Course Plan

Topics/Content Content Standard Intended Learning Teaching & Assessment Time Frame
Outcomes (ILO) Learning Tools
Activities
At the end of the unit, the At the end of the unit, The students will master the  The students  Recitation Day 1
students must have the students must vision and mission will master the  Discussion
mastered, accepted, and have memorized, statements of the university vision and  Quiz
expressed the VMO of the accepted, and and the college. mission
university, the college, and expressed the VMO statements of
the program educational of the university, core the university
objectives and program values, the college The students will master the as well as that
outcomes of the department. and the program program's educational of the college.
educational objectives and program  The students
objectives, and outcomes. will master the
program outcomes of program
the department educational
objectives and
program
outcomes
 The class will
be arranged
into groups
and discuss the
VMO and
program

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 outcomes
within groups.
Topics/Content Content Standard Intended Learning Teaching & Assessment Time Frame
Outcomes (ILO) Learning Tools
Activities
Unit I. Introduction

1. Nature, Definition, Discussion of the The students familiarize Power Quiz Week 2-3
and Significance of basic concept of themselves with the basic point presentation
Public Policy public policy and how concept of public policy and Recitation
policy is made in the understand how policies are Interactive
2. Categories of Public Philippine setting. made in the Philippines. exchange of ideas
Policy Output
Collaborative Critiquing
3. Models and concept mapping Examination
Approaches in the
Study of Public Real-time reactions Reflection Paper
Policy Week 4-5
Peer review
4. Policy Makers and Recitation
their Environment

5. Understanding How Quiz

Policy is Made in the
Philippines

6. Policy-Making in the
Philippines

7. Emerging Context of
Public Policy

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 8. Different Policy
Areas

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION (6 weeks)

Topics/Content Content Standard Intended Learning Teaching & Assessment Time Frame
Outcomes (ILO) Learning Tools
Activities
Unit II. Understanding
Public and Social Policy

1. Understanding Discussion and The students identify and Power Recitation Week 6-10
Public Policy. analysis on social understand the goals of point presentation
policy, the concept of public policy and the
2. Goals of Philippine the welfare state, dimensions of social Interactive Output
Social Policy distinctions between policy. exchange of ideas Critiquing
law, rule, and policy, Examination
3. Three Dimensions of and the characteristic The students understand Collaborative
Social Policy of good governance. the concept of the welfare concept mapping Reflection Paper
state and should be able to
4. The Welfare State relate the concept to the Real-time reactions
current policy setup in the Recitation
5. Comparisons of Philippines. Peer review
Law, Rule, and
Policy

6. Characteristics of
Good Public Policy

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 Midterm Examination

Topics/Content Content Standard Intended Learning Teaching & Assessment Time Frame
Outcomes (ILO) Learning Tools
Activities
Unit III. Social Issues,
Policy Planning and
Program administration

1. Social Issues Discussion and Students identify the Power Recitation Week 11-14
analysis on social factors influencing social point presentation
2. Factors Influencing issues, the role of policy and offer concrete
Social Movements government in policy and effective solutions to Interactive Output
implementation, and social policy problems. exchange of ideas Critiquing
3. Effects of Social identification talk on Examination
Issues in Public the possible solutions Collaborative
Policy to the problem on concept mapping Reflection Paper
policy.
4. Role and Functions Real-time reactions
of Government Recitation
Agencies in Program Peer review
Administration

5. Issues, Concerns,
and Problems in
Program
Administration
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6. Possible Solutions to Recitation Week 15-17
the Problems on
program
administration Output
Critiquing
Examination

Reflection Paper

Recitation

FINAL EXAMINATION

VII. Course Requirements:

To pass the course, the students must:

1. Participate actively in-class discussion

2. Quizzes
3. Recitation
4. Project Outputs
5. Attendance
6. Reports
7. Reaction Paper
8. Research Paper

VIII. Grading System:

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 PRELIM
Prelim Grade = (Class Standing x 60%) + (Prelim Exam x 40%)

MIDTERM
Midterm Grade = (Class Standing x 60%) + (Prelim Exam x 40%)

ENDTERM
End term Grade = (Class Standing x 60%) + (Prelim Exam x 40%)

FINAL GRADE
Final Grade

PRELIM GRADE + MIDTERM GRADE + ENDTERM GRADE

Note: Class Standing includes any/all of the following:

Recitation, quizzes/tests, homework, seatwork, Reaction paper, Project outputs, reports, attendance, etc.

IX. Classroom Management Rules:

Classroom Management

4.2.1 At the beginning of the term, the faculty member should orient students in class about the school vision, mission, and objectives,
the CHAMPS culture, school policies on the grading and the rating system, use of the library, and other
facilities, ISO Certification concepts, objectives, etc.

4.2.2. Faculty members are responsible for the monitoring and recording of student attendance so that data on enrolment, tardiness,
absences, and withdrawal of enrolment from school can be easily and speedily checked. The policy on student attendance should
be strictly enforced to prevent giving credit to students who do not meet the minimum attendance requirements.

In consonance with the provisions of the Manual of Regulations for Private Higher Education, faculty members should be guided
by the policy on student attendance/monitoring of absences, to wit: a student who incurs absences of more than twenty percent
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 (20%) of the prescribed number of lecture/laboratory class hours before the midterm examination, shall be dropped and not be
given credit for the course or subject.

4.2.3. The faculty member is expected to be always adequately prepared before entering his class. Teaching strategies and techniques
should be appropriate to the topic at hand and should promote mutual interaction between the teacher and student/pupils.
Judicious use of audio-visual equipment and other ICT infrastructures is encouraged.

The faculty member should utilize remedial/homework and other related tasks to assist students/pupils who are unusually
incapable to meet the regular requirements of the subject or for the particular year/grade level.

4.2.4. The faculty member should keep in mind that mastery of the subject matter is a prerequisite for effective teaching. He should
update his knowledge and skills through continuing education, reading related materials, attending seminars, and the like.

4.2.5. The faculty member should acquaint himself with the latest methods and techniques of instruction. Creativity is encouraged to
arouse the students’ interest and to develop their potential to the fullest.

4.2.6. Requirements for the curriculum such as field trips, seminars, etc. should, as much as possible, be scheduled on weekends or at
the end of the semester or summer so that students/pupils shall not incur absences in their other classes.

4.2.7 Smoking, eating, and selling inside the classroom are prohibited. The faculty member shall ensure that the black/whiteboard is
cleaned and that all lights and fans are turned off before leaving the classroom.

Source: Faculty Manual, Article IV-The Faculty, Section 4. Classroom Management

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Prepared by:

KARL LENIN C. BENIGNO

Assistant Professor

Reviewed by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

____________________ DR. ERIC S. PARILLA DR. CHITA A. GONZALES

____________________ Dean VPAA

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