Winter/Spring 2009 Courses MPA H

Courses

FIRST SESSION

MPA 561 Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations (3 hours)

This course surveys the generalized body of knowledge common to all nonprofit organizations, distinguishing them from governmental and for-profit entities. Emphasis placed upon an overall understanding of the nonprofit sector and its emerging role in society.

Instructor: Neiheisel

Meeting Day/Time: 6:00pm-9:15pm T, TH

SECOND SESSION

MPA 504 State and Local Government (3 hours)

An in-depth examination of particular state-local institutional relationships with emphasis upon current issues.

Instructor: Martorano Meeting Day/Time: 6:00pm - 9:15pm T, TH

THIRD SESSION

MPA 508 Contemporary Issues (3 hours)

An in-depth examination of a current management issue supported by recent literature in public administration and relevant to surrounding local governments. Analysis of root causes of the problem issue. Exploration of management approaches available to local governments. May be repeated once when course focus changes.

Instructor: Pautz Meeting Day/Time: 6:00pm - 9:15pm W

AVAILABLE ALL SESSIONS

MPA 593 Independent Study (3-6 hours)

Intensive independent research under the direction of a faculty member. Research paper. May be repeated when topic changes. Prior approval of formal project proposal required.

Instructor: Neeley

MPA 595* Internship (1-6 hours)

Assignment to appropriate government agencies or units for the purpose of gaining wide experience with the administrative system through a program of work experiences. Internship includes a related academic requirement.

Instructor: Neeley

MPA 597* Public Service Project (3 hours)

For students currently employed in administrative positions in public or nonprofit agencies. Completion of a written project relating theories and information from the field of public administration to the student's work experience and career objectives. Prior approval of formal project proposal required.

Instructor: Neeley