Azusa Pacific University
Course Information:
SOCW 430, Introduction to Nonprofit Management
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
Students go out into the world and work for nonprofit organizations. The goals of the course are to enrich student perspective regarding nonprofits,
to give them opportunity to apply their knowledge to the analysis of nonprofit managerial situations and to provide them with an understanding of the
opportunities and power of nonprofit management. |
ACCT 550, Accounting for Nonprofit Entities
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
Students in this course examine how nonprofit organizations measure financial performance and how they differ from for-profit organizations. Students
also explore accounting principles and practices for nonprofit organizations including churches, hospitals, and health and welfare organizations. Utilizing
case studies, students assess nonprofit and for-profit organizations that receive government assistance in the form of contracts, guaranties, grants,
or assistance that may be subject to federal audit requirements. Other topics include ethical examination of accounting decisions, and the g |
BUSI 519, Research Design and Program Evaluation for Nonprofits
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
This practical methods course focuses on the available literature and research studies in the public and nonprofit sectors. In addition, it prepares
students in such areas as setting research objectives, respondent selection/sample size, questionnaire development, evaluation, and the merits of
conducting research in-house versus using an outside consultant or research firm. The course also covers qualitative research techniques, including
depth interviews and focus groups. It includes a unit on copy testing (of brochures, direct mail, print, and video) to evaluate message communication
before or after production. |
BUSI 532, Ethical Issues in Nonprofit Management,
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
Following introductory class sessions on moral philosophy and democratic capitalism, students explore a variety of issues/decisions confronting leaders/
managers. Case study situations include such areas as stewardship, truth in advertising, social (behavior change) marketing, marketing research
(privacy and confidentiality); corporate responsibility, board/staff relations (accountability), individual responsibility (limits of welfare), and global issues
(government corruption, labor practices, etc.). |
BUSI 555, Integrated Decision Making in Nonprofits
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course, taken in the student's final semester, develops the students' ability to understand the decision-making process and execute the steps
involved in identifying, evaluating, and implementing an effective business strategy for a nonprofit organization. The purpose is achieved as students
identify their organization's mission, primary customers, and specific goals by integrating the functional knowledge acquired in previous nonprofit courses
(i.e., management, marketing, finance, research, ethics, etc.) and by developing a comprehensive strategic plan for a new organization, an existing
organization, or from the perspective of an organization that wants to review its current offerings. As such, the course also examines factors unique to a
nonprofit (e.g., involvement of the board and lay members, government funders, communication with various customer groups, and assuring congruence
between organizational mission and the strategic plan) |
BUSI 562, Effective Nonprofit Leadership and Management
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course addresses the questions: What are the characteristics of effective leadership and management? How can one organize for success and
evaluate/strengthen the work already done? It explores the fundamental challenges to effective leadership including defining and articulating the
organization's mission, identifying and understanding the multiple "customers" served, and identifying and prioritizing the critical managerial tasks that
must be successfully executed. As such, it examines the roles of the executive director, the board, staff, and volunteers. Finally, this course introduces
students to the Drucker Formulation Self-Assessment Tool for Nonprofit Organizations based on management expert Peter F. Drucker's principles of
management. |
BUSI 563, Public Accounting: Legal and Financial Issues in Nonprofit Management, 3
Units
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course introduces the legal and financial issues relevant to managing a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Issues addressed include organizing
the entity, qualifying for and maintaining nonprofit status, fundraising, and nonprofit enterprise. Financial areas covered include the principles of
fiscal responsibility for nonprofits as well as cost accounting, budgeting, the presentation of financial statements, proposed development, and in-kind
resources. |
BUSI 564, Strategic Marketing for Nonprofits
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course provides an introduction to the field of strategic marketing of nonprofit organizations (e.g., educational institutions, churches, the public and
social sectors, health services, and the arts). The course texts, outside readings, videos, case studies, and class exercises focus on understanding three
areas of effectiveness: 1) what makes an organization effective or not; 2) how individuals can improve their own effectiveness as managers, staff, or
volunteers; and 3) how promotional strategies can be used to enhance the organization's effectiveness. |
BUSI 569, Nonprofits in America: History, Philosophy, and Tradition,
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
This introductory course traces the history, philosophy, and societal role of nonprofits in the United States and how the independent sector today
compares organizationally to business and government. As such, it examines the roles of government (at the state and federal levels), religion
and churches (including constitutional issues), business (corporate philanthropy), and the rights/responsibilities of individuals (e.g., natural law and
contemporary public policy). |
PADM 514, Nonprofit Storytelling,
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
Framing the message to communicate the mission and goals is essential for diversity, inclusion, and social impact work. Public-sector organizations
find value using compelling communication techniques such as social/digital (PADM 515) and emergent technologies of storytelling and storyboards
popular in the nonprofit sector. Nonprofits experience challenges communicating program policy issues to citizens, but capturing personal experiences
and creating storyboards provides evidence of organizational impact in the community that statistics cannot. This online course focuses on nonprofit
storytelling as a communication practice to engage vital stakeholders, fortify strategic alliances, and participate in the public policy making process at the
national and local levels. Course material includes discussions, literature materials, case studies, and real-world activities. |
PADM 521, Nonprofit Collaborations with Governments
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
Students in this course explore concerns voiced at state and local governments to improve public service delivery for community development, utilizing
the trend toward collaborative policies and resources that can strengthen nonprofit innovations to benefit communities. Governments cannot solve state
and local problems alone, so there has been a trend toward collaborative policies and resources that can strengthen nonprofit innovations to benefit
communities. Students recognize that public well-being initiatives to protect social, political, administrative, economic, and cultural rights are best served
by leveraging nonprofit strengths and community relationships. Course readings, audiovisuals, and case learning materials combine with student faith
traditions to help improve nonprofit leadership. |
SOCW 528 Research for Data Driven Change 1
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course will introduce critical evaluation of social work research and its ethical application towards data-driven decision-making within community
practice settings. Concepts include: problem identification, hypothesis formulation, measurement, sampling, research design, data collection methods,
data analysis, and program evaluation. Students will explore how science, scholarship, and the politics of knowledge development can facilitate the
mission of social work.
Prerequisite: Statistics course |
SOCW 529 Human Rights and Sustainable Development Policy
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
SOCW 529, Human Rights and Sustainable Development Policy, 2 Units
Content will focus on the relevance of human rights and sustainable development policy to macro-level social work practice in the U.S. and abroad.
Topics will include advancement of human rights for social, economic and environmental justice and sustainable development strategies for poverty
alleviation, universal education, public health, sanitation and housing, food security, access to clean water, population control and climate change.
Analysis of existing global social policies will apply existing political, ideological, religious, cultural, age, and gender frameworks to explain current
conditions and future trends. Secular and Christian perspectives will be explored.
Prerequisite: SOCW 522 and SOCW 523 |
SOCW 530 Organizing for Community Change
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
SOCW 530, Organizing for Community Change, 3 Units
This course expands foundation year macro-level practice content to enhance theoretical understanding and develop skills in the promotion of
community, organizational, and policy change to enhance social well-being and advance social justice. Special attention is focused on collaborative
efforts, coalition building and participatory methods to facilitate sustainable change. Additional topics include assessment of social service delivery
systems, advocacy, and professional ethics in macro practice. The importance of engaging diverse communities, recognition of underrepresented and
underserved populations, and utilizing cultural humility in practice are emphasized.
Prerequisite: SOCW 523 |
SOCW 533 Organizational Behavior and Management
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
SOCW 533, Organizational Behavior and Management, 3 Units
This course provides an overview of organizational behavior and effective management practices within the social service sector. Topics include: human
resource/legal/ethical issues; employee diversity; organizational culture; conflict resolution; group behavior; employee training/development; hiring
practices; employee motivation; budgeting; and managing organizational change. Emphasis is placed on professional written and verbal communication.
Prerequisite: SOCW 523 |
SOCW 534 Field Seminar III
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Field Seminar III focuses on presentation and discussion of student experiences in specialization field internships. Specific emphasis is placed on
demonstration and evaluation of advanced practice skills, interventions, supervision use, cultural responsiveness, professional ethics, and faith
integration issues addressed in coursework.
Prerequisite: SOCW 514, SOCW 515, SOCW 516, SOCW 524, SOCW 525, SOCW 526;
Corequisite: SOCW 535 or SOCW 53 |
SOCW 535 Field III - Community Leadership and Program Administration
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
SOCW 535, Field III - Community Leadership and Program Administration, 3 Units
The purpose of field internship is to provide a setting for students to develop advanced community practice skills and an opportunity for the ethical
integration of knowledge, skills, values, and faith in social work. Students complete a minimum of 480 hours (600 hours for Advanced Standing students)
by the end of semester I and semester II at an approved and designated agency.
Prerequisite: SOCW 514, SOCW 515, SOCW 516, SOCW 524, SOCW 525, SOCW 526;
Corequisite: SOCW 534 |
SOCW 541 Capstone Leadership Project
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course prepares students for professional leadership roles in social work settings and supports completion of the capstone leadership project.
Content integrates development of leadership skills, self reflection, professional use of self, interprofessional practice, use of research to inform practice,
and knowledge of program context to implement sustainable change in organizations. Professional ethics and decision making, which influence the
leadership role in social work, are examined.
Prerequisite: All foundation courses and completion of first semester of specialization courses |
SOCW 544 Field Seminar IV
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Field Seminar IV focuses on presentation and discussion of students experiences in specialization year field internships and preparation for masterslevel social work employment and licensure. Specific emphasis is placed on critical thinking and communication of professional judgments, integration of
theory, assessment, intervention, and evaluation, as well as professional development issues.
Prerequisite: SOCW 514, SOCW 515, SOCW 516, SOCW 524, SOCW 525, SOCW 526, SOCW 534, SOCW 535 or SOCW 539;
Corequisite: SOCW 545 or SOCW 548 |
SOCW 545 Field IV - Community Leadership and Program Administration
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Field internship provides a setting for students to utilize advanced community practice skills and an opportunity for the ethical integration of knowledge,
skills, values, and faith in social work. Students complete a minimum of 480 hours (600 hours for Advanced Standing students) by the end of semester l
and semester II at an approved and designated agency.
Prerequisite: SOCW 514, SOCW 515, SOCW 516, SOCW 524, SOCW 525, SOCW 526, SOCW 534, and SOCW 535;
Corequisite: SOCW 544 |
SOCW 552 Program Planning and Evaluation
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Systematic program planning with a focus on outcomes is a critical component in operating effective human service programs. Over the course of this
semester, you will become familiar with program design and program evaluation methodologies, and the tools most commonly used to assess human
service programs. Additional topics will include identification and use of performance measures, the roles of evaluators and stakeholders, the influence
of the political environment, technology applications, and applicable ethics related to program design and evaluation. At the completion of this course
you will be prepared to design and implement programs and conduct outcome evaluations to ensure program efficiency and effectiveness for clients,
staff and external funding sources. |
Program Information:
School of Business and Management
Department of Business Management
College of Behavioral and Applied Sciences
Department of Social Work
Degree and Certificate InformationDegrees
Degree/
Level | Title/
English Correspondence | Subject | Credit Hours | Working
Language | History |
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Masters of Business Administration
Graduate |
MBA |
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|
English |
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program offers working professionals an accessible yet rigorous graduate business program that can be completed in 12-30 months. The program prepares students to lead in the workplace by equipping them with key strategic concepts and the analytical and relational skills to make sound recommendations and decisions. The curriculum is designed to strike a balance between theory and practice, combining scholarship with practical experience and actual corporate case studies of business decision making. Students also select an area of concentration based on specific interests and career aspirations.
The program provides the opportunity for students to develop sound analytical abilities, establish collaborative and team-building skills, and become aware of social responsibility as a factor in decision making. The curriculum also allows students to acquire an understanding of the global business environment and how it is affected by cultural and market diversities. Faculty lectures are combined with case studies and discussions, student presentations, and team projects.
The accelerated and interactive classroom environment includes applied learning activities, use of new technologies in solving business problems, and independent field research and studies. National and international travel opportunities provide students with intensive boardroom field experience, where students get to dialogue with industry executives and government leaders. |
Master of Social Work
Graduate |
MSW |
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60-66 |
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Azusa Pacific University’s Master of Social Work program is designed to prepare you for a wide range of social work opportunities, and to gain the foundational skills necessary for effective social work practice upon graduation. The MSW degree program includes full-time, part-time, and Advanced Standing options and focuses on developing skills through innovative classroom teaching and applied learning in a dynamic, community-based field internship.
Throughout the program, you will develop a solid foundation in the profession’s Code of Ethics with sensitivity to diversity, while benefiting from APU’s distinct integration of faith and learning. Graduate equipped to lead in the field and strengthen communities in local, national, and international contexts. |
Certificates
| Human Services Management Certificate |
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