PAD 210 Introduction to Public Administration
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
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. |
PAD 211 Introduction to Nonprofit Leadership
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
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 |
PAD 313 Public Budgeting Processes
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
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. |
PAD 380QR Public Sector Research Methods
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
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. |
PAD 411 Public Sector Human Resources
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
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. |
PAD 523WI Fundamentals of Grant Writing and Management
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
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. |
PAD 414 Public Policy Analysis
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
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. |
PAD 413 Organizational Leadership and Behavior
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
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. |
PAD 412 Nonprofit Seminar
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course is a seminar experience for interested nonprofit students. We will examine models, concepts, and cases to conduct extensive analysis of the nonprofit sector. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: PAD 211, PAD 375 or PAD 376. |
PAD 411 Public Sector Human Resources
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
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. |
PAD 375 Certified Nonprofit Professional Lab I
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
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. |
PAD 376 Certified Nonprofit Professional Lab II
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
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. |
PAD 399 CNP Internship for the Nonprofit Sector
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
An integrative learning experience where students apply textbook knowledge to nonprofit organization work experience. CNP-seeking students must complete the educational contract prior to advisor approval. |
PAD 355 Nonprofit Lobbying Strategies
Undergraduate
Credit-Bearing |
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. |
