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Courses Taught/Research Interests/Current Projects 
 Introduction to American Government (PSC 100): A detailed survey course designed to acquaint students with American government as widely taught in U.S. universities. At the course’s completion, successful students should have a testable familiarity with the design and evolving function of the American political enterprise, insight regarding the interdependence of the elements of our system, and an understanding of how interested citizens may involve themselves in politics. Political Science Methods (PSC 301): An upper-division course that provides the undergraduate student experience with the scope and approaches to political science. This course pays considerable attention to research methods, techniques, and current research problems and challenges facing the discipline.
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 Analysis of Policy (PSC501) : This graduate-level course provides an in-depth investigation of intergovernmental functions and major programs of the federal, state, and local levels of government, including modes of analysis, models of decision making, evaluation methods, styles of executive leadership, by employing examples of past and current policies. Public Administration (PSC 481/481G): An upper-division undergraduate/graduate-level course designed to provide the student a comprehensive introduction to the public administration subfield of political science. This course presents the principles of public administration with an emphasis on public finance, personnel management, and administrative law. In addition, this course exposes the student to some of the most notable classical writings in the public administration arena. |
 Research Methods in Public Administration (PSC 502): A graduate-level course that is designed to provide the student with an comprehensive introduction to and experience with social science research methods and their application to the study of public administration. This course examines the role of social research analysis, interpretation, and clarification of problems facing the public administration profession. Public Finance Administration (PSC 532): A graduate-level course designed to provide the student familiarity with the collection, custody, and expenditure of public revenue; public borrowing and debt management; preparation and execution of the budget; and financial accountability for public spending.
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 Research Interests: My current research pursuits include the following areas: Public Management and Social/Educational Policy. Under the rubric of Public Management, I am working on research that focuses on transformational leadership and emergency management in a system of federalism. I am also pursuing studies that address the issue of crime and cyberspace. My current research in the areas of social welfare and educational policy includes explores the relationship between social welfare policy and state legislatures. In addition, I am pursuing research that addresses the issue of increasing the ethnic and cultural diversity of colleges and universities. Current Community and University Projects: My current community and university projects include the following two major projects: (1) Assisting Dr. Lawson Veasey, Department Head of Political Science and Public Administration, with planning/developing a Community Development Institute in partnership with universities in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, as well as major businesses in this tri-state region. (2.) Assisting Dr. William "Bill" Lester, Director of the JSU MPA Program, with steering the MPA Program toward NASPAA accreditation
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  Dr. Dan Krejci, Assistant Professor of Politcal Science and Public Administration CV
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