careers in government & public administration online

COURSE OVERVIEW
Course Length: 1 Semester
Course Credit: 0.50 
​Programs: 
  • Homeschool Advantage – NFC Academy Teachers (accredited),
  • Homeschool Plus – Home Teacher (accredited),
  • Homeschool Basics – Home Teacher (not accredited)
NCAA Approved Not a core course. 
High School Grade: 9-12 
Accredited: Cognia-SACS/CASI, Middle States, FACCS
​Introduction to Careers in Government and Public Administration is a semester-long Career and Technical Education elective for students who are interested in seeking a range of positions with government or non-profit agencies. The introductory course in American politics and public administration helps students in grades 9-12 explore a variety of public sector functions, including general government, health administration, foreign service, homeland security, law enforcement, transportation and infrastructure, campaign consulting, and procurement.
COURSE CONCEPTS & SAMPLES
            Curriculum Focus
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  • Explain the Missions, Responsibilities, and Type of Government Agencies.
  • Describe the Federal Civil Service and the Importance of Intergovernmental Cooperation.
  • Identify Ideas Behind the Federal System, Including How the Federal Government Interacts with State and Local Governments.
  • Explain the Political Party System
  • Discuss the Electoral Process and the Role of Mass Media.
  • Compare and Contrast the Three Branches of U.S. Federal Government—Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.
  • Describe the Policy Making Process and the Differences Between Types of Public Policies.
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