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PADM 5000
Special Studies

This course is for students wishing to do independent study with a PADM faculty member. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7912 PADM 5000   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Miller, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7913 PADM 5000   IND 603

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8008 PADM 5000   IND 605

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13357 PADM 5000   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • O'Toole, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Department Consent Required (Add)

PADM 5009
Career Management for Public Affairs

This course prepares MPA students to enter the job market with the expertise and experience to launch a successful career as well as obtain professional skills necessary to be leaders in the field of public ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1.5 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  9254 PADM 5009   LEC 001

    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

PADM 5110
Public Administration

This course prepares students to work within government departments and agencies, state and local authorities, and nonprofit public benefit corporations; and with private firms working in the public interest ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  7911 PADM 5110   SEM 101

    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • O'Toole, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  9267 PADM 5110   SEM 102

    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Lamb, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

PADM 5119
Leadership for Public Service

This course for Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students addresses the role of leaders and leadership in public organizations (i.e., government entities). The course will be especially ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 13161 PADM 5119   LEC 001

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    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Oct 16 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Mariama-Arthur, K

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.

PADM 5128
Rethinking Development

Debates on theories and practice of international development suggest that there have been serious challenges in ensuring aid effectiveness. Substantial investments made by 'donor' countries often fail ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 12912 PADM 5128   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

PADM 5210
Intermediate Microeconomics for Public Affairs

The primary learning goals of this course are (1) to understand the core concepts of microeconomics and (2) to develop analytical/problem-solving skills. This course differs from typical intermediate-level ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  7943 PADM 5210   LEC 001

    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

PADM 5310
Applied Multivariate Statistics in Public Affairs

This class is an applied introduction to multivariate statistical inference that is aimed at graduate students with little prior statistical experience, and satisfies the Quantitative Methods and Analytics ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  9322 PADM 5310   LEC 001

    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Miller, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  •  9323 PADM 5310   DIS 201

    • R To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Miller, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  •  9324 PADM 5310   DIS 202

    • R To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Miller, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  •  9325 PADM 5310   DIS 203

    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Miller, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  •  9326 PADM 5310   DIS 204

    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Miller, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

PADM 5313
Managerial Statistics for Public Affairs

An introduction to statistical methods commonly used in managerial decision making.  Topics to be covered include the descriptive analysis of data, inferential methods (estimation and hypothesis testing), ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 12834 PADM 5313   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

PADM 5414
Project Management

This hands-on, graduate-level course is designed to prepare leaders how to best manage public sector projects including but not limited to government agencies, nonprofits, consulting firms, and think tanks. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  8002 PADM 5414   LEC 001

    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Brenner, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  9263 PADM 5414   LEC 002

    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Brenner, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 0.5 Credits Graded

  • 20009 PADM 5414   LEC 003

    • TBA
    • Dec 16 - Dec 21, 2024

    • Brenner, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

PADM 5425
Accounting for Corporate, Governmental, and Nonprofit Organizations

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11636 PADM 5425   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Geiszler, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5426
Public Budgeting, Finance and Analysis

This course will contribute to the success of future public and nonprofit leaders by introducing them to a critical aspect of public service management, budgeting and finance. The course covers the terminology, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 20010 PADM 5426   LEC 001

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.

PADM 5432
Public and Nonprofit Marketing

This course covers the foundations of nonprofit and public policy marketing. In this course students will learn how to develop marketing strategies and messages for nonprofit organizations and how to apply ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 0.5 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 20011 PADM 5432   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

PADM 5433
Managing Change in Public Affairs

This graduate-level course addressing change management processes in public administration is designed for Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students pursuing careers in government agencies, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 13231 PADM 5433   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

PADM 5441
Effective Writing for Public Policy

The course explores policy writing in its various forms, including: memos, briefs, position papers, op-eds, legislative testimony, formal letters, email, press releases, and social media. This course will ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 20012 PADM 5441   LEC 003

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 13041 PADM 5441   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Oct 16 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Lamb, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 13194 PADM 5441   LEC 002

  •  
    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Oct 16 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Lamb, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5449
Systems Thinking in Public Affairs

This course serves as an introduction to systems thinking methods and technical tools in the field of public affairs.  Students will develop skills that allow them to understand how to improve their analysis ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  7870 PADM 5449   LEC 001

  •  
    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Cabrera, D

      Cabrera, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5450
International Public and NGO Management

This course develops from a general discussion of the differences between management of international public and NGO organizations and similar organizations at the national level or below, through ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  7797 PADM 5450   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    MPA Students or Instructor Permission.

PADM 5455
Comparative Public Administration

The purpose of this seminar is to provide graduate students with an introduction to the scholarly development of comparative public administration, as well as criteria for comparison in public leadership, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one field studies.

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  9537 PADM 5455   SEM 101

    • M Online Meeting
    • Aug 26 - Oct 11, 2024

    • O'Toole, T

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  9947 PADM 5455   FLD 801

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students will travel to San Jose, Costa Rica, October 13-18, 2024.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 18996 PADM 5455   FLD 802

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students will travel to Seoul, South Korea, October 20-25, 2024.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one field studies.

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 19751 PADM 5455   SEM 102

    • M Online Meeting
    • Aug 26 - Oct 11, 2024

    • O'Toole, T

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    Enrollment limited to MPA students.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 19752 PADM 5455   FLD 803

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students will travel to San Jose, Costa Rica, October 13-18, 2024.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 19753 PADM 5455   FLD 804

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students will travel to Seoul, South Korea, October 20-25, 2024.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

PADM 5607
Global Policy Challenges

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 13356 PADM 5607   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Rogers, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5659
Cross-Cultural Communication

When you're at work, you probably interact with employees, clients, and leaders from different backgrounds and cultures. Your Social Style® plays a role in how you communicate and behave in the workplace ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 0.5 Credits Graded

  • 13310 PADM 5659   LEC 001

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.

PADM 5717
Energy Transition: Policy, Financial, and Business Interactions

The course utilizes discussions, presentations, research papers, and simulations to explore the policy, financial, and business implications, opportunities, and risks, of climate change, specifically the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PUBPOL 4717

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  9255 PADM 5717   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Mosley, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5833
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are hot-button topics, but what do they really mean? Inclusion, the ideal state, happens when people feel like they are an insider; they experience a feeling ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 0.5 Credits Graded

  • 13238 PADM 5833   LEC 001

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.

PADM 5848
The Fight Against Unemployment: Advocacy and Policy

Unemployment is damaging to individuals, families, and society. Governments around the world have attempted to mitigate these harms, in some countries through generous out-of-work benefits, targeted retraining ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: ILRID 4635, ILRID 6635, LAW 6635

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 12984 PADM 5848   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Oct 11, 2024

    • Greer, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5900
Consulting for Nonprofit and Government Organizations

This class teaches practical skills that will enable students to work with clients in the local community, learn about organizational structure and culture, and gain real-world experience as they complete ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  7881 PADM 5900   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Lehman, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5910
MPA Capstone

Provides 2nd year MPA students with opportunities to practice skills they've learned in their coursework and professional experiences to address policy or management problems for real-world clients in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • Topic: International Entities

  • 20014 PADM 5910   SEM 101

  •  
    • T To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Miller, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    International Capstone. Enrollment limited to: MPA students.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • Topic: Domestic Entities

  •  7518 PADM 5910   SEM 102

  •  
    • M To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Miller, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Domestic Capstone. Enrollment limited to: MPA students.

PADM 5920
Public Affairs Externships

Combines a professional public affairs externship in a metropolitan area with academic study to provide experience and understanding of the planner's role in formulating and implementing plans and policies. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-8 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  7796 PADM 5920   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • O'Toole, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Enrollment limited to: MPA students. Recommended Prerequisites: HE 6010: Public Administration.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

PADM 5930
Writing Professional Reports for Public Affairs

This 7 week seminar course will focus on writing for policy and professional audiences in public affairs. This course is directed toward second-year students in the MPA program who plan to complete ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits Graded

  • 13121 PADM 5930   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Oct 16 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Miller, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5949
Systems Thinking, Mapping, and Leadership Practicum I

This engaged learning course will connect students to real-world problems in systems thinking, mapping, and leadership.  Students will learn about how to apply a range of cutting-edge tools in systems ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one field studies.

  • 1.5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8039 PADM 5949   SEM 101

  •  
    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Cabrera, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11611 PADM 5949   FLD 801

  •  
    • MTWRS TBA Other Domestic
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Cabrera, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Taught in Lake Placid, NY.

PADM 5950
Executive Master of Public Administration Capstone

Provides 2nd year MPA students with opportunities to practice skills they've learned in their coursework and professional experiences to address policy or management problems for real-world clients in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.5-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 20015 PADM 5950   LEC 001

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.5-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 20016 PADM 5950   LEC 002

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.