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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on principles and methodologies of evaluating programs, measuring performance, and assessing program effectiveness in government and nonprofit entities. The course is designed to introduce material through individual reading assignments, apply it through case assignments and group work, and then implement it through a major team project to be completed on a case study scenario. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): PADM 6200 and PADM 6440 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: B- Registration Restriction(s): MPA majors only
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3.00 Credits
This course provides MPA students with the knowledge and skills to supervise and manage employees. Topics include how to set performance expectations, motivate and coach for performance improvement, comply with HR rules/regulations, and incorporate staff needs into the budget process. (Fall [Online], Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): MPA majors only
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the background for understanding the law and policy of higher education in the United States, particularly in Utah. It covers policy topics including the governance of higher education as well as legal issues relating to college employees, faculty, and students. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Student Affairs profession. Historical, ethical, philosophical, and theoretical foundations are explored. Core competencies and functional areas within the profession, diversity of institutional type, student populations, characteristics of today's college students, and contemporary issues are examined. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the types of learning environments and different models of organizational functioning that currently exist in American colleges and universities. Students analyze and examine the influence environments have on individual behavior and how environments can be shaped and created to encourage students learning and engagement. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only
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3.00 Credits
Understanding the psychosocial development of college students is necessary for designing student affairs programs and developing a student affairs practice. This course is designed to help graduate students effectively integrate theories of student development with the day to day practice of being a student affairs professional, and learn to become both and administrator and a "helper." (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only
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3.00 Credits
This course explores higher education administration from an international comparative perspective, including social, cross-cultural, and political events of historical significance. Students will develop context from which to appreciate the ever-changing landscape of global higher education as well as the impact societal expectations have on higher education. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the differences between leadership and management and how each can apply to the public and nonprofit professional. Students will complete self-assessments and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses as they learn now ethical guidelines, organization theories, human behaviors, and public sector values impact leaders and managers in the public and nonprofit sectors. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the institutions that combine to make, implement, and evaluate American public policy. Various models of public policymaking will be studied and applied. A variety of substantive areas may be the focus of this course. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only
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3.00 Credits
Students will analyze how historical, economic legal, political, and social considerations affect public policy development in the US and throughout the world. Comparative public policy is mostly concerned with examining how public policies differ when comparing different countries, why public policies differ, and the impact public policies have on societies. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only
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