Course Descriptions
GS 101 INTRO TO GLOBAL STUDIES 3.0 Credit(s)
The course is designed to introduce students to the field of global studies by promoting an understanding of the interconnectedness and interdependence of global processes. Global studies imparts an appreciation for the complexity of world societies and broadens our understanding of challenges through an interdisciplinary approach to twenty-first century problems. The course approach is interdisciplinary with special attention given to political, economic, social, historical, and cultural patterns that mark globalization processes. Specific topics to be explored are the environment, migration, human rights, peace, conflict, global trade, and economic linkages.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
GS 150 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 3.0 Credit(s)
Required for Interdisciplinary Studies majors, this course covers diverse topics from modern physical and political geography to cultural and historical perspectives, including population, migration, and culture. It aims to prepare students for the PRAXIS exam and teaching license state exams and how to integrate geography into lesson plans for advanced education studies.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
GS 251 POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course, required for Global Affairs majors, delves into foundational political concepts and institutions, including the nation-state, democracy, authoritarianism, capitalism, imperialism, and global governance and explores how these ideas have been conceived and operationalized across diverse global regions. The course aims to cultivate an understanding of political history, culture, and practices in various parts of the world, providing students with a robust foundation for global political analysis.
Offered: As Needed All Years
GS 270 GLOBAL HEALTH SYSTEMS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course allows students to examine social, economic, and political determinants of healthcare systems and the evolution of various systems around the world over the last few decades. Students will compare theories of health policy and priorities, models of government intervention in providing healthcare and insurance, financing, planning, education, and training. Prerequisite: Take GS-101 and GS-150
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
GS 275 GLOBAL HEALTH AND CULTURE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will introduce the concept of cultural perceptions about health and disease in diverse communities worldwide, and how to develop cultural awareness and humility in healthcare contexts. We will explore how culture may impact health beliefs, health status, and access to health services. We will also consider the ideas of health and social justice and health as a human right in developing, middle income, and developed nations. Relevant sociocultural theories will also be addressed.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
GS 283 FRANCO-ITALIAN CONNECTIONS 3.0 Credit(s)
This comparative course focuses on cultural and historical connections and distinctions between France and Italy. Our work shall cover revolutionary Europe and beyond. We shall study key figures (Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, Giuseppe Garibaldi, etc.) and concepts (liberty, regime change, identity, feminism) through literature, film, music, and the visual arts.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
GS 299 SPECIAL TOPICS 1.0-3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
GS 301 SEMINAR IN GLOBAL STUDIES 3.0 Credit(s)
Advanced study of a particular theme or topic in a seminar setting. Required capstone course for Global Studies majors.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
GS 302 SENIOR THESIS 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
GS 390 INTERNSHIP 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: All Semesters Contact Department
GS 392 SUPERVISED RESEARCH 1.0-6.0 Credit(s)
Conducting research in the field under the supervision of faculty.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
GS ELEC GLOBAL STUDIES ELECTIVE 1.0-9.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 121 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the theoretical foundation of American government, the U.S. Constitution, political behavior, interest groups, political parties, Congress, the presidency, and the Supreme Court.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
PO 123 HUMAN RIGHTS & SOCIAL JUSTICE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will introduce students to current and historical issues and controversies of human rights and social justice through case studies, lectures, and group work.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
PO 155 INTRO TO SOCIAL & POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY 3.0 Credit(s)
Investigates the philosophical foundations of political authority and social organization. Concepts such as freedom, equality, justice, and power are explored through engagement with primary texts.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
PO 200 RESEARCH DESIGN 3.0 Credit(s)
Required of majors, this course introduces students to the ways in which government and politics is studied in the discipline. Students will examine and compare a number of especially qualitative methods, in preparation for the second course in the sequence and also work in other courses.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
PO 201 RESEARCH APPLICATIONS 3.0 Credit(s)
Students learn about various research methods, including historical case studies, comparative case studies, survey research, and quantitative data analysis, and develop the research proposal they begin in PO 200 into a full project. Prerequisite: Take PO-200
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
PO 203 WRITING IN POLITICAL SCIENCE 3.0 Credit(s)
Students will study and practice essential forms of writing in the discipline, including book reviews, policy briefs, and opinion pieces, to prepare them for success in other courses and for work in the field.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
PO 209 THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM 3.0 Credit(s)
Covers the basic structure and principles of the American legal system. The differences between federal and state courts, the civil and criminal judicial processes, the juvenile court process, and an understanding of the constitutional rights applicable to these areas.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
PO 212 FEDERALISM AND AMERICAN POLITICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the subnational level of American politics. Topics include the constitutional position of state governments, federal-state interaction, financing of state governments, political parties, group activity, and public policies.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 215 AMERICAN POLITICAL PARTIES 3.0 Credit(s)
Focuses on the role of political parties in American democracy. Examines the structure and function of party organization, behavior of the American electorate, and effectiveness of parties in the governing process. Platforms and categories of minor parties are also discussed.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 216 CONGRESS & THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the constitutional powers of Congress, historical development, legislative process, and relationship with executive branch of government.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 217 THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY 3.0 Credit(s)
Traces the role of the chief executive in the American political system. Attention is given to the evolution, functions, and limits of executive leadership. Relationship with Congress, public opinion, and impact of individual presidents are explored. Prerequisite: Pre: PO-121
Offered: Fall Semester Even Academic Years
PO 218 CAMPAIGNS AND ELECTIONS 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores the various dimensions of presidential elections and controversial issues associated with the selection process. Topics include delegate selection, national conventions, voting behavior, role of media, campaign finance, the electoral college, campaign strategies, and presidential debates.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 219 MEDIA, POLITICS, SOC JUSTICE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course offers an overview of how media and politics are essential for social justice. Students will explore the current state of media practices, political organizing, message development, and policy efforts as part of social change.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 220 CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVES ON LAW & JUSTICE 3.0 Credit(s)
Catholic intellectuals and jurists have exerted deep influence on political and legal traditions in Europe as well as the United States. This course examines Catholic perspectives on law and justice in terms of their historical trajectory as well as their impact on contemporary American society.
Offered: Spring Semester Even Academic Years
PO 223 THE POLITICS OF SPORTS AND GAMING 3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores the intersection of sports, public policy, and economics. Students will examine key questions related to the interplay between governments, private business, and athletes, including public investments in sports infrastructure and the role of sports in communities.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 225 POWER, POLITICS, AND SOCIETY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to the study of state and society. It examines the interplay among social institutions, ideology, culture, and political institutions. Major themes will include power, conflict, and democracy.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 230 MIGRATION AND MEMBERSHIP 3.0 Credit(s)
Through case studies, students will explore issues of international migration and refugees as well as domestic migration and urbanization. Topics include the causes and consequences of migration, the role of institutions and actors in shaping migration policies, as well as the social, economic, and political impacts of migration. The rights and responsibilities of migrants, the route to citizenship and naturalization, the dynamics of inclusion and exclusion, and the complex issues of border control and security will also be discussed.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 239 INTERNATIONAL POLITICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Focuses on fundamental factors in understanding international relations. Sovereignty, nation-states, national interests, power, diplomacy, United Nations, war, terrorism, ethnicity, low-intensity warfare, the environment, and global politics are studied.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 240 ARMIES AND ALLIES 3.0 Credit(s)
Topics include the causes of war, case studies of major wars, theories of instinctual aggression, psychological behavior, ethnicity, national interests, imperialism, economics, international systems, and other topics.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 242 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 3.0 Credit(s)
Focuses on the role of international organizations in coordinating relations between countries with specific reference to the United Nations. Impact of other international organizations on international relations including WTO, IMF, and EU is also examined. Course includes a trip to the United Nations.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 243 TERRORISM AND POLITICAL VIOLENCE 3.0 Credit(s)
Course explores both the history of armed political dissent and current forms of terrorism. Case studies range from the Irish Republican Army, Hamas, and African National Congress among others. Examines definitions of terrorism and methods employed by governments to suppress dissent. Balance between liberty and security during "war on terror" is also examined.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 244 AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines themes of American foreign policy. Topics include containment, deterrence, detente, changing bases of national power, foreign policy development, terrorism, narcocriminality, and environmental issues.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 255 POLITICS AND LITERATURE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores the relationship between politics and narrative fiction, examining how stories reflect, critique, and shape political realities. Key themes include the role of literature in resisting oppression, the politics of identity and representation, and the ethical dilemmas posed by power.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 256 POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES 3.0 Credit(s)
The course explores a wide range of common and significant political ideologies such as liberalism, conservatism, communism, fascism, libertarianism, populism and others. It also explores the meaning and use of the word "ideology" and how different ideologies can differ in scope or purpose.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 298 DEMOCRACY 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the theories and practices surrounding popular government from its origins to the present day. Topics include representation, presidentialism, and democratization.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 299 SPECIAL TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE 1.0-3.0 Credit(s)
Designates courses that may or may not become part of the department's regular offerings.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 304 AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT 3.0 Credit(s)
The Constitution of 1787 was based on speculation and a series of untested principles: a territory as large as the United States can be self-governing; self-interest can be made to serve the common good; and minority rights can be protected in a system based on majority rule. This course examines documents related to the founding and other readings that shape, question, and are inspired by political life in our country.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 305 ETHICS AND POLITICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Is there a difference between a good person and a good citizen? Do leaders have a higher or lower bar? What does justice look like both within a political community and between sovereign states? This course considers essential ethical frameworks in addressing these questions and more and includes case studies from history and the present day.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 306 PROGRESSIVISM 3.0 Credit(s)
This course studies progressive political thinking as a general philosophic approach and as an evolving movement and body of thought in the United States. We will focus on America's founding documents and follow progressivism from the late nineteenth century to the issues and events of the present day.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 307 CONSERVATISM 3.0 Credit(s)
What conservatives have in common is an unwavering reverence for history and tradition. Consequently, what it means to be a conservative is determined by time and place. This course examines many variants of conservatism, including eighteenth-century Europe and the contemporary United States.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 308 THEORIES OF POLITICAL ECONOMY 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the foundation of and challenges to market capitalism, including the role of the state, the market as a means of social organization, and the relationship between capitalism and democracy.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 310 CONTEMPORARY CHINESE POLITICS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores the dynamic landscape of Chinese politics in the present day. Topics include the intricacies of China's political system, key institutions, policies, and influential figures shaping its present and future. By the end of the course, students will gain a nuanced understanding of China's role in global affairs through a critical analysis of current political developments.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 313 EAST ASIAN POLITICS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores the political systems, governance, and international relations of key countries in East Asia, including China, Japan, and the Koreas. The course examines historical legacies, contemporary political dynamics, and the region's global impact, with a focus on issues like development, authoritarianism, and regional security.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 314 MIDDLE EAST POLITICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Problems and prospects of the Middle East. Area history, culture, Islam, intrusion of the West, oil, impact of personalities, Arab-Israeli problem, modernization, and Islamic fundamentalism are studied.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
PO 315 LATIN AMERICAN POLITICS 3.0 Credit(s)
An introduction to the political culture and structures of Latin America. Explores key themes and challenges for the region, including democratization, economic development, violence and revolution, militarism, and the relationship with the United States.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 316 SOUTH ASIAN POLITICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores South Asia as a region with special emphasis on India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. Domestic and international politics of these countries are examined along with bilateral relations. Role of South Asia in a globalized world is studied in light of growing political, cultural, and economic interdependence.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 317 AFRICAN POLITICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines Africa as it has evolved over the years under outside influence-colonial rule, post-colonial or Cold War period, and under globalization during the 1990s. Explores reasons for political conflict in Africa and barriers to conflict resolution. Africa's economic resurgence in the twenty-first century is also examined.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 318 EUROPEAN POLITICS 3.0 Credit(s)
A comparative analysis of several European political systems. Similarities and differences are explored with respect to governing structures, political culture, and patterns of political behavior.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 319 POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
Themes and concepts related to the expanding field of political psychology. Topics include the impact of media, nationalism, extremism, and security. The psychology of leadership is examined through case studies.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 320 PHILANTHROPY AND SOC ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to the world of philanthropy and social entrepreneurship, focusing on how people and organizations make a positive difference in society. Students will learn about nonprofit organizations, fundraising, and why individuals choose to help others, while also exploring how innovative business ideas can solve social problems. Through discussions, case studies, and hands-on projects, students will develop their own ideas for addressing important social challenges.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 321 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 3.0 Credit(s)
Survey of organizational theories and professional skills useful to those contemplating public sector service. Addresses public service context, planning, budgeting, communication, leadership, and other skills.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 322 AMERICAN PUBLIC POLICY 3.0 Credit(s)
Models of policymaking. Examines government policies toward civil, gender, and minority rights, crime, health, welfare, education, environment, and other areas.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 323 AMERICAN EDUCATION POLICY 3.0 Credit(s)
Overview of the major issues and themes affecting education policy in the U.S. Historical, political, and social setting of American education are explored with special focus on the major actors involved in the policymaking process.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 324 ISLAMIC POLITICAL MOVEMENTS 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines rise and evolution of Islamist political movements which emanate from their distinct identity from Islam. Foundational ideas and values are explored.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
PO 325 THE POLITICS OF LAW 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the judiciary's role in the American political process. Topics include the nature of law, political influence in judicial decision-making, court organization, judicial recruitment, and the powers and limitations of the judiciary.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 326 THE PHILOSOPHY OF LAW 3.0 Credit(s)
This course focuses on the fundamental questions surrounding the nature, purpose, and legitimacy of law, while also examining various philosophical perspectives that underpin legal systems. Students will study both classical and contemporary thinkers to better understand the moral and ethical foundations of law, the concept of justice, and the relationship between law and society.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 331 MODEL UN 3.0 Credit(s)
Prepares students to participate in the fourday mock Model UN conference organized in the spring. Preparation includes position papers on issues specific to UN General Assembly Committees. Sacred Heart students represent an assigned country and participate in making policies and adopting resolutions in favor of their country.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
PO 332 INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY 3.0 Credit(s)
An interdisciplinary course that lies at the crossroads of economics and politics. Explores the dynamic interplay between politics and economics in shaping developments in the global economy. Specific topics to be covered include the politics of international trade and finance, economic development, regional integration, and the role of financial institutions such as the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 334 U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course delves into the intricacies of China's domestic political tapestry and its bilateral dynamics with the U.S. Students will gain a comprehensive grasp of China's political trajectory since 1949 and a deep understanding of the significant challenges China presents in contemporary international relations.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 336 THE POLITICS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines the evolving relationship between Artificial Intelligence and politics, analyzing how AI technologies shape governance, policy, and international relations while also considering their ethical, social, and economic implications. Through case studies, theoretical readings, and policy analysis, students will explore AI's impact on political institutions, global power structures, and civic engagement, gaining the knowledge to assess and influence AI-related policies and governance frameworks.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 341 INTERNATIONAL LAW 3.0 Credit(s)
Traces the development of international law and reviews principles and cases in major topical areas.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 351 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 3.0 Credit(s)
An inquiry into American constitutional law through the study of outstanding cases. Attention is given to the development of constitutional doctrines and the processes of legal reasoning.
Offered: Fall Semester Odd Academic Years
PO 352 THE FIRST AMENDMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines U.S. Supreme Court cases involving the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. Special attention is given to the balance between personal liberty and societal order.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 391 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 1.0-6.0 Credit(s)
Credit for internship experiences and related reflective paper.
Offered: All Semesters Contact Department
PO 392 SUPERVISED RESEARCH 3.0 Credit(s)
Conducting research in the field under the supervision of faculty.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 395 SEMINAR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE 3.0 Credit(s)
Advanced study of a particular theme or topic in a seminar setting.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
PO 399 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN POLI SCI 1.0-6.0 Credit(s)
Guided study of a topic that goes beyond normal course offerings under the direction of a member of the Political Science faculty. Approval of the chair of the Political Science program required. By special arrangement.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 400 SENIOR THESIS 3.0-6.0 Credit(s)
An independent research project conducted under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
PO ELEC POLITICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE 1.0-9.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO ELECF POLI SCI FOUNDATIONAL ELEC 1.0-9.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PAD 500 PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 3.0 Credit(s)
An introduction to the development of the discipline of public administration, the evolution of institutional forms both in the United States and in international settings, concepts of decision-making, ethics in the public sphere, human resource management in the public and non-profit sector and society.
PAD 505 BUDGETING PUBLIC SECTOR & NON-PROFIT OR 3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of public budgeting and financial management. Students will learn the fundamentals of budgeting for government and non-profit organizations. The course will adopt a problem solving approach as students gain an understanding of how to use budgetary information in organizational planning, control, reporting, and analysis.
PAD 510 HR MGMT FOR PUBLIC SECTOR & NON-PROFIT 3.0 Credit(s)
An introduction to the knowledge and practical skills that public leaders need to strategically deploy human resources in government and non-profit organizations. Topics include managing teams, discrimination and labor law, working with unions, motivating employees, privatization, recruitment, the aging workforce, and performance evaluations. Particular emphasis is given to developing human resources practices that support core organizational mission and objectives.
PAD 515 DATA ANALYTICS & INFO TECH PUBLIC SECT 3.0 Credit(s)
An overview of the use and leveraging of data in order to allow government and nonprofit organizations to make better decisions and improve operations. Topics to be covered will include the concepts of data management and governance; the latest trends in terms of data-related technologies, tools, and practices; challenges such as privacy and security; and developing data capacity awareness.
PAD 520 PUBLIC POLICY AND LAW 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of public policy as a means to address societal problems. Topics include: the political, historical, institutional, and legal contexts of public policy; policymaking theories and approaches; how solutions to societal problems are selected and evaluated; and how political polarization impacts public policy. These concepts are applied through research, analysis, and recommendations on a public policy issue.
Offered: Modules 1 & 3 All Years
PAD 521 PUBLIC SECTOR COMMUNICATION 3.0 Credit(s)
While American institutions of all kinds are experiencing declining public trust, public sector entities face particularly strong challenges. Students will learn effective techniques and strategies designed to foster greater trust and engagement with the public.
Offered: Modules 2 & 4 All Years
PAD 525 NON-PROFIT MGMT & LEADERSHIP 3.0 Credit(s)
The course will examine the role of non-profit boards and executives in providing leadership at the organizational, community and societal levels.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
PAD 530 FUNDRAISING FOR NON-PROFITS 3.0 Credit(s)
Introduces students to the theoretical, practical, and historical foundations of non-profit fundraising. Topics include an overview of philanthropy and its importance in today's world; ethics of philanthropy; fundraising sources and techniques; and finding your personal fundraising style.
Offered: Summer Semester All Years
PAD 535 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION 3.0 Credit(s)
The course will analyze basic evaluation methods and tools that can be deployed to determine program impact.
Offered: Summer Semester All Years
PAD 546 NON-PROFIT GRANT MANAGEMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
Grant Management for public and non-profit agencies provides students with knowledge required for proposal development, managing grant and contract awards, ethics, record keeping and accountability.
Offered: Late Spring Semester Contact Department
PAD 550 EMERGENCY PLANNING & PREPAREDNESS 3.0 Credit(s)
Provides an understanding of the issues associated in developing plans and policies to prepare for disasters, both natural and manmade. Overview of nature of challenges posed by different kinds of disasters; discussion of regulatory requirements, sample plans, equipment requirements, collateral and mutual aid support agreements, and methods for testing and updating plans.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
PAD 555 DISASTER OPERATIONS RESPONSE & RECOVERY 3.0 Credit(s)
Provides an understanding of how people, groups, organizations, communities and governments manage disaster in the immediate aftermath and long-term including social, physical, business, and infrastructure problems as well as intra and inter-organizational issues.
Offered: Summer Semester All Years
PAD 560 RISK ASSESSMENT & DECISION-MAKING 3.0 Credit(s)
Participants in this course will discuss the underlying risk assessment and analysis theory, and explore the key steps and actions that can be taken to manage risk including: studying and understanding the community or entity at risk, establishing a context for hazards risk management; identifying and profiling hazards; understanding the influence and effect of risk perception; analyzing and assessing hazard risk; communicating risk; understanding, assessing, and acting on risk mitigation options; and assessing the overall process risk management process.
Offered: Summer Semester All Years
PAD 565 COMMUNICATIONS & CRISIS MGMT. 3.0 Credit(s)
Provides an understanding of the various interactions that may be required between the emergency management official and a full spectrum of relevant stakeholders, including the emergency services and other responding or responsible agencies, the general and disaster impacted public, the private and NGO sectors, mutual aid partners and other neighboring jurisdictions, the media, and many others.
Offered: Summer Semester All Years
PAD 598 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1.0-6.0 Credit(s)
Guided study of a topic that goes beyond normal course offerings under the direction of a member of the faculty. Approval of the program director and Chair of the Department is required.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PAD 599 CAPSTONE SEMINAR 3.0 Credit(s)
The capstone course is the culminating experience of the MPA and where students demonstrate mastery of the full range of competencies. During the capstone seminar, students work with a client in a public service or non-profit agency to identify a problem and write a paper to address the problem integrating what they have learned using the knowledge and skills acquired during the program.
Offered: Summer Semester All Years