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• POL 538: PROGRAM & POLICY EVAL

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is an introduction to various techniques of evaluating the effectiveness of public programs and policy implementation. Discussion of types of evaluation, the use of evaluations, and the politics of the evaluation process are reviewed. However, focus is on systematic methods of program evaluation such as benefit cost analysis, statistical applications, the structure of evaluation research, and decision analysis.
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• POL 555: FED & INTER GOV RELATIONS

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is an examination of distinctive features of intergovernmental relations in the United States. Topics stressed include the historical adaptations of federalism, the emerging role of the administrator, contemporary trends in intergovernmental relations, and the assessment of contemporary trends from federal, state, and local perspectives.
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• POL 562: URBAN POLITICS

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course focuses attention on the rule of government in the management of conflict. It analyzes the structural arrangements and political processes to determine how they affect the allocation of influence and policy output of local communities.
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• POL 565: PUBLIC ADMIN INTERNSHIP

  6.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  POL 565 involves a 15-week internship that combines a 20-hour per week on-the-job experience with a public on nonprofit agency under the direct supervision of an agency supervisor and the completion of an approved internship report integrating the experience and previous course work. The course provides an opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills developed in other courses within the MPA program. During the semester, students will develop an understanding of effective management techniques, apply skills obtained in an academic setting to administrative problems and issues, and refine their written and oral communication skills to the demands of the workplace.
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• POL 570: SEL TOPICS IN PUB ADMIN

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will address a variety of current issues and topics in the changing field of public administration. The selected topics course will supplement the program offerings in the Master of Public Administration program. Topics will include but will not be limited to such issues as economic development, urban and rural planning, health care administration, and community development. This course may be taken for credit twice provided that the same topic is not repeated.
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• POL 571: NONPROFIT ORGANIZATNL MGM

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will address the specific issues associated with the management of nonprofit or not-for-profit organizations. These issues include the legal and structural differences between nonprofit and private sector or government organizations and the special fundraising and fiscal management needs of nonprofit organizations. The course will employ both lecture and case studies to explore the unique aspects of nonprofit management. Guest speakers from area nonprofit organizations and government or private funding sources will bring real world experience into the classroom.
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• POL 580: INDEPENDENT STUDY

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  Independent reading and/or research under the supervision of a member of the graduate faculty in an area of public administration of special interest to the student. A total of 6 semester hours may be earned in independent study, with no more than 3 semester hours taken in any one semester.
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• POL 581: PROF SEMINAR IN PUBLIC ADMIN

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is intended only for students who are completing their Masters of Public Administration (MPA) degree. It is offered as an alternative to completion of the thesis for MPA students and to integrate learning across the program of study. The course offers each student the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the theory and practice of public administration by applying the knowledge and skills gained in the MPA program to a project of the student's choice with approval of the instructor. Students also integrate their learning by exploring salient issues of the 21st century administration, their personal leadership and decision-making styles, career planning and development and the knowledge, skills and abilities required for senior leadership roles. The course involves completing a project report reflecting the cumulative knowledge gained from their educational experiences in their program of studies.
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• PRO 100: INTRO BUS FOR NON-BUS MAJORS

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is an introductory course designed to familiarize students with the nature and purpose of business enterprises. Topics explored include: the environment of business organizations and their role in society and the economy, forms of ownership, the management process, managing human resources, developing marketing plans, and managing financial resources. This course cannot be used by business majors to fulfill business course requirements.
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• PRO 110: MARKETING NON-BUS PROFESSIONAL

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  Fundamentals of Exchange is an introductory course which exposes students to creating customer value and facilitating the exchange between seller and buyer. The importance of value in the customer-supplier exchange will be emphasized. The focus of the course is creating satisfaction of customers' needs through product/service planning and development, distribution selection, promotional decisions and price determination. Students will have the opportunity to explore these topics in a variety of different unique industries. This course cannot be used by business majors to fulfill business course requirements.
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