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Public Administration and Governance

Program Requirements and Course Registration Workbook

 

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Step 1 Choose courses applicable to your degree program

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Choose courses applicable to your degree program

Learn about the purpose, content, and structure of the part-time program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Governance by exploring the links (especially "Program" and "Curriculum") in the LH menu. Note that the program consists of three levels:

  • Level 1: Certificate
  • Level 2: Advanced Certificate
  • Level 3: Degree

The checklists linked from this page are designed to assist students in two ways:

  1. Column A (“Registration Guide”) guides the choice of courses that “fit” the requirements of the Public Administration and Governance academic program; while
  2. Column B (“Self-Audit Checklist”) tracks how and when each program requirement is satisfied (i.e., by taking the prescribed course, by transfer credit, or by course substitution), and the grade achieved.

Note that all courses in the Public Administration and Governance program have 3 hours per week of class time, although some may be configured to have 2 hours of lecture per week and a 1 hour tutorial. Tutorials are, in all cases, part of the course requirement, and attendance is NOT optional. Descriptions, dates and times can be viewed on RAMSS.

In the Public Administration and Governance program, all courses are offered at night (usually from 6:30 to 9:30 pm). While some Level I Professional courses – and most Professionally-Related and Liberal Studies electives – are available in day offering, upper level professional courses are never offered in day sections. Moreover, not all professional courses are offered every year.

As a result of the factors explained above, it is advisable to develop a long-range plan for course selection. To create such a plan, consult:

Using these three documents, figure out which courses you want to take in which semester. When selecting Liberal Studies electives, be sure to pay attention to the restrictions. Then, use the checklists that follow to prioritize your elective choices, to “map” your program requirements and to record when and how you satisfy the program requirements. The checklists are in machine-fillable MS-Excel format, so you can keep an electronic record and add to the RH column as you satisfy program requirements.

You should be able to register yourself in courses using RAMSS (See Step 2). Do not register in Continuing Education sections of Program (i.e., CPOG, CPOL, or CPPA) courses! Should you encounter difficulty in registering, please contact the Program Administrator, who will be pleased to assist you if:

  • you have a valid Matrix account and have tried to register yourself;
  • you are aware of which courses are offered in the term in which you want to register (see link above);
  • you have printed out the following checklists and have done your own “Self-Audit” so that you know which program requirements remain to be satisfied; and
  • you have identified a number of available choices in the Professionally-Related and/or Liberal Studies category.

Do not contact the Program Administrator until the above conditions have been satisfied!

Use the checklist that follows to “map” your course requirements.

 

Click HERE to print a copy of the Level I checklist
(Please note that the Checklists are in MS-Excel format and may take a moment to download)

Level I: Certificate in Public Administration & Governance

 

LEVEL I  CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & GOVERNANCE:
  A.  Registration Guide B.  Self-Audit Checklist
  Degree Requirements Requirements Satisfied By
  Category Course Course Taken Institution Term Grade
1 Prof Required POL3321        
2 Prof Required PPA322        
3 Prof Required PPA422        
4 Prof Required POG3152        
5 Prof  ONE course    Group 1 POG3103        
POG4404
POL122
6 Lower Level LS5  ONE course    Table A   1st choice        
  2nd choice
  3rd choice
7 PR TWO courses    Table I   1st choice        
  2nd choice
8   3rd choice        
  4th choice
1formerly POG 210, POL 302
4 formerly POL 440
2formerly PPA 521
5 Note  : restrictions
3formerly PPA 522
  

 

Click HERE to print a copy of the Level II checklist
(Please note that the Checklists are in MS-Excel format and may take a moment to download)

Level II: Advanced Certificate in Public Administration & Governance

 

LEVEL 2 : ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & GOVERNANCE: 
  A.  Registration Guide B.  Self-Audit Checklist
Degree Requirements Satisfied By
Category Course Course Taken Institution Term Grade
9 P Required POG2301        
10 P Required POG3192        
11 P Required PPA525        
12 P Required PPA623        
13 PR ONE               of ECN104        
ECN204
14 Lower Level LS3  ONE course    Table A   1st choice        
  2nd choice
  3rd choice
15 PR TWO courses    Table I   1st choice        
  2nd choice
16   3rd choice        
  4th choice
1Formerly PPA524 (equivalent to ACS401)
  
2Formerly PPA533
  
 

 

Click HERE to print a copy of the Level III (Practicum Option) checklist
(Please note that the Checklists are in MS-Excel format and may take a moment to download)

Level III: B.A.: Public Administration & Governance

PRACTICUM OPTION

Students with two or more years of work experience in the public or para-public sector may seek enrolment in the Practicum Option by completing a : Work Experience Assessment Form. If accepted, such students complete the Practicum Option shown below.    All other students complete the Public Policy Research Paper Option.
LEVEL 3 - PRACTICUM OPTION
  A.  Registration Guide B.  Self-Audit Checklist
Degree Requirements Satisfied By
Category Course Course Taken Institution Term Grade
17 P Required PPA600        
18 P Required PPA601        
19 P Required PPA602        
20 P Required PPA603        
21 P Required PPA604        
22 P Required PPA624        
23 P Required PPA629        
24 P Required POG4131        
25 P Required PPA650        
26 P Required PPA30A2        
27 P Required PPA30B*        
28 Lower Level LS3  ONE course    Table A   1st choice        
  2nd choice
  3rd choice
29 Upper Level LS4  THREE courses    Table B   1st choice        
  2nd choice
30   3rd choice        
  4th choice
31   5th choice        
  6th choice
32 PR TWO courses    Table I   1st choice        
  2nd choice
33   3rd choice        
  4th choice
1Formerly PPA633
2The Practicum (PPA 30A/B) is the equivalent of NINE (9) one-semester courses
  The BA in Public Administration and Governance (Practicum Option) is thus a standard 40-course BA program.

 

Click HERE to print a copy of the Level III (Research Paper Option) checklist
(Please note that the Checklists are in MS-Excel format and may take a moment to download)

Level III: B.A.: Public Administration & Governance

PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH PAPER OPTION

Students not eligible to enrol in the Practicum (PPA 30A/B) must complete the RESEARCH PAPER Option
Level III - B PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH PAPER OPTION
  A.  Registration Guide B.  Self-Audit Checklist
Degree Requirements Satisfied By
Category Course Course Taken Institution Term Grade
17 P Required PPA600        
18 P Required PPA601        
19 P Required PPA602        
20 P Required PPA603        
21 P Required PPA604        
22 P Required PPA624        
23 P Required PPA629        
24 P Required POG4131        
25 P Required PPA650        
26 P Required PPA31A        
27 P Required PPA31B        
28 Prof TWO courses    not taken at Level I     Group 1 POG1102        
POG3103
29 POG4434        
POG4405
POL122
30 Lower Level LS      NOTE6  ONE course    Table A   1st choice        
  2nd choice
  3rd choice
31 Upper Level LS      NOTE7  THREE courses    Table B   1st choice        
  2nd choice
32   3rd choice        
  4th choice
33   5th choice        
  6th choice
34 PR SEVEN courses    Table I   1st choice        
  2nd choice
35   3rd choice        
  4th choice
36   7th choice        
  8th choice
37   9th choice        
  10th choice
38   11th choice        
  12th choice
39   13th choice        
  14th choice
40   15th choice        
  16th choice
1Formerly PPA633
5Formerly POL440
2Formerly POL402
3Formerly PPA522
4Formerly POG420, POL 222  

Login to RAMSS

How to Login:

To log-in to RAMSS (Ryerson’s Administrative Management Self Service) go to Ryerson’s Blackboard website at: https://my.ryerson.ca/

Enter the username and password of your Ryerson Matrix account and press the login button.

Once inside the blackboard website select the RAMSS tab at the top of the page and then select the appropriate link to access RAMSS (see Enrol in Classes Using RAMSS for more info).

Need a my.ryerson account?

Please activate your account AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, DO NOT WAIT. Most official correspondence at Ryerson is sent through your Ryerson email account.

To obtain a my.ryerson account you will need your student number, provided in the information package.

Visit this site to obtain a my.ryerson account: http://www.ryerson.ca/accounts/

Help with RMS (Resource Management System) and with my.ryerson.ca:

Department Computing & Communication Services (CCS)
Web Login Help
my.ryerson.ca Issues Problem Submission
Phone 416-979-5000 ext. 6840
Office KHW71

Register for classes using RAMSS

To Register in Classes:

From the RAMSS tab within the http://my.ryerson.ca (Blackboard) website select the Class Enrollment / Course Intention link. Select the term/semester (Fall or Winter) and then select the add classes link. You will be able to find and add classes to your schedule.

Add Classes:

This option will allow you to find and register for/add classes to your schedule. Note that space is limited in many classes; if no space is available you can opt to join the waiting list for the class.

Drop Classes:

This option will allow you to remove a class from your schedule.

There may be both financial and/or academic penalties if you drop a class after it has begun. It is possible to drop a class and receive a full/partial refund before a specific date. It is also possible to drop a class and receive no grade before a specific date (particularly if you are not doing well in the class).

Please consult the significant dates section of the current Undergraduate Calendar for details.

Swap Classes:

Swapping a class will allow you to replace one class with another.  Swap preserves your original enrolment until the swap is successful.  If the class with which you want to swap is unavailable, your original class enrolment will be preserved.  If the swap is successful, you will be dropped from the original class.

Instructions on using RAMSS: http://www.ryerson.ca/service

Web, email, phone, & office contacts

Help with RMS (Resource Management System) and with my.ryerson.ca:

Department Computing & Communication Services (CCS)
Web Login Help
my.ryerson.ca Issues Problem Submission
Phone 416-979-5000 ext. 6840
Office KHW71

Help for RAMSS:

Department Enrollment Services and Student Records
Web http://www.ryerson.ca/RAMSSsupport/ugrad_grad/
Email sservice@ryerson.ca *
Phone 416-979-5000 ext. 5136
Office Lower Ground Floor, Podium

Other Questions?

Department Politics and Public Administration
Contact Viola Ing
Web http://www.ryerson.ca/politics
Email ving@politics.ryerson.ca *
Phone 416-979-5000 ext. 5057
Office JOR-735

* Please include your contact info and student number in correspondence.