This introductory course focuses on introducing students to the concepts, principles and practices necessary to effectively participate in public sector governance. This course provides students with theoretical and practical information on the public sector, the role of government and nonprofit organizations in citizen engagement, delivery of public services, and the interconnectedness of government and nonprofit sector. [Prereq: GE Area A4 and (STATS 100 or CHHS 203: Statistics for Social Science (4 units))]
Units: 4 — 4
This course will augment students' knowledge, skills and attitudes in reading and understanding budgets and financial statements. Students will deepen their understanding of: the budgeting and financial reporting processes of public and nonprofit organizations; revenue-generating strategies and regulatory issues pertaining to these kinds of agencies; and the value of creating a culture of transparency and accountability in the public and nonprofit sectors. [(Prereq: (STAT 100: Introduction to Statistics (4 units) or CHHS 203: Statistics for Social Science (4 units)) and (PANM 402: Intro to Nonprofit and Public Administration (4 units) or Instuctor Consent)]
Units: 4 — 4
This course introduces students to the basic methods of program planning in the health and human services fields and program development in the public and non-profit sectors. Students will critically examine, discuss and apply planning methods and models in a case study format, advance their skills in community needs assessment, and produce a data-driven program plan. (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units: 2 — 2
This course introduces students to program evaluation in non-profit and public agencies in the health and human services including conducting needs assessments, formative research, process evaluation, monitoring of outputs and outcomes, impact assessment, and cost analysis. Students gain practical experience through design of an evaluation project that will include development of a conceptual framework, assessment indicators, and an evaluation plan to measure impact. (Credit/ No Credit Available) (Prereq: PA 422 or Instructor Consent)
Units: 2 — 2
This course introduces students to community building, local development strategies and regional economic issues (especially focused on small and rural communities). Students will study the economic conditions that strengthen community opportunities for employment growth. Topics include community history and capacity for growth and job creation, the role of non-profit community-based organizations and public economic development agencies.
Units: 4 — 4
This course will explore the use of Geographic Information Systems, Social Media and other emerging technology to facilitate constituent engagement, fundraising, program planning and service delivery. Issues to be covered include cost-benefit analyses, data security/confidentiality, technological infrastructure development and resource management. (May be offered as classroom-based or online)
Units: 4 — 4