Incorporating the International Perspective Into Public Administration Education

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of the importance of incorporating an international perspective into the public administration classroom. This includes a discussion on international comparative public administration, why it is essential for the MPA classroom, and how it can best be incorporated into a program's curriculum. The discussion includes the introduction of recommended course objectives for adoption in an MPA program that align with the various courses traditionally found in MPA programs. Included with the course objective is the introduction of reading and assignments that can be used to help meet these objectives.