PAD - Public and Nonprofit Admin
Provides a broad understanding of basic concepts and principles of public administration, including the role, structure, and functions of public agencies and how they operate. May be offered as Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
An overview of American nonprofit organizations, including historical and philosophical foundations of nonprofit organizations, career development and exploration, and attributes of successful nonprofit leaders. May be offered as Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Study of the creation and administrative management of public budgets. Emphasizes processes of budget preparation, adoption, administration and evaluation at various levels of government. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite:
PAD 210.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PAD 210
Corequisites
None.
A developed perspective on lobbying expectations and guidelines for the social sector. Considers lobbying and policy making through the lens of traditional nonprofit organization models. This class is required for the Certified Nonprofit Professional credential and Nonprofit minor. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Permission of Instructor
Corequisites
None
Experiential learning practicum focused on professional nonprofit administration activities for students pursuing the Certified Nonprofit Professional credential. CR/NC only. Pre/Co-requisite:
PAD 211.
Credits
1(1-3)
Experiential learning practicum focused on advanced nonprofit leadership activities for students pursuing the Certified Nonprofit Professional credential. CR/NC only. Pre/Co-requisite:
PAD 211. Recommended:
PAD 375.
Credits
1(1-3)
Overview of common public sector research techniques and how research findings can be integrated into effective organizational decisions. Quantitative Reasoning. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: PAD 210.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PAD 210
Corequisites
None.
Examines the role of public and nonprofit organizations in society. Covers special topics of interest not covered in existing courses. May be repeated when the content is not a duplication of a previous special topics offering. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Recommended:
PAD 210.
Credits
3-9(3-0)
Prerequisites
Permission of the instructor.
Corequisites
None.
An integrative learning experience where students apply textbook knowledge to nonprofit organization work experience. Certified Nonprofit Professional credential students must complete the educational contract prior to advisor approval. CR/NC Only. Prerequisites: A minimum of 9 credit hours in the minor prior to registration.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Study of the policies, strategies, and legal processes that define human resources management in public and nonprofit organizations. May be offered as Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
PAD 210.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PAD 210
Corequisites
None.
Overview of the nonprofit sector emphasizing charitable organizations, the rationales for their existence, and the fundamental elements of nonprofit administration. May be offered as Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
PAD 210.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PAD 210
Corequisites
None.
Study of the policies and strategies used in the public sector to lead, manage, and motivate employees to solve societal problems. May be offered as Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
PAD 210.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PAD 210
Corequisites
None.
Advanced overview of the practice of public policy analysis and program evaluation. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: PSC 280 or PAD 380.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSC 280 or PAD 380
Corequisites
None.
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of governance, trusteeship, and executive leadership in nonprofit organizations. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or completion of 56 credit hours.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or completion of 56 credit hours
Corequisites
None.
This course examines grant seeking, writing, proposal development, management, and evaluation in public and nonprofit organizations. Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or completion of 56 credit hours.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or completion of 56 credit hours
Corequisites
None.
Study of the administrative strategies used to successfully implement information technology in public sector organizations. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: 56 credit hours completed or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
56 credit hours completed or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.