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  • ORPT 4860: Outdoor Recreation Independent Projects

    1.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course is designed to give outdoor recreation majors and minors experience leading, teaching, and developing skills in the outdoor recreation field. The student is responsible for identifying a specific project or experience that will increase their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the field; identifying learning goals and outcomes; and developing a plan to complete the project. A faculty mentor facilitates the independent project through consultation with the student and by providing appropriate resources. Students may or may not be paid for their work. A minimum of 45 hours of work equates to one (1) credit hour. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission Repeatable for Add'l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6 Registration Restriction(s): None
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  • ORPT 4890: Outdoor Recreation Internship

    1.00 - 8.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    Professional experience in a departmental approved leisure services program. (Fall) [Pass/Fail] Repeatable for Add'l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 9 Registration Restriction(s): None
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  • ORPT 4900: ORPT Senior Seminar

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    A capstone course: ORPT majors will complete a capstone project to investigate current trends, issues, research, and professional standards in the field. Students will also prepare for internships. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism majors only; Senior standing required
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  • PADM 6000: Program Overview and Theory of Public Administration

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This is a foundation course that provides an overview of the MPA program and introduces students to the public administration profession. Students learn about MPA curriculum, areas of emphasis, and the experiential learning requirements. Additionally, students study the theoretical and practical framework for public administration, as well as competencies required for career public servants and nonprofit administrators. (Fall, Spring [Online]) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
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  • PADM 6200: Public Sector Budgeting

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course explores the theory and practice of public sector budgeting and decision-making. This course provides an overview of the budget process, political influences, information management and requirements, and fiduciary responsibilities for public funds. Emphasis is given to subnational levels of government and nonprofit organizations. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): MIS or MPA majors only
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  • PADM 6300: Administrative Law

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    Analyzes the authority of administrative agencies with an emphasis on the study of the administrative relationship between the legislature, government, executives, and regulatory agencies, as well as the judicial review of administrative agencies. (Spring, Summer [Online]) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
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  • PADM 6440: Research Methods

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    Students develop critical-thinking skills as they apply quantitative and qualitative research methods to research projects. Public service values serve as a framework for conducting research, evaluating programs, and interpreting analyses. Students leave with the ability to design research projects, conduct surveys, and analyze policies and programs. Cyber Security and Information Assurance (CSIA) majors may register with MPA program approval. (Fall, Spring [Online]) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): PADM 6000 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: B- Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only Prerequisite:    PADM 6000
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  • PADM 6450: Program Evaluation

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course focuses on principles and methodologies of evaluating programs, measuring performance, and assessing program effectiveness in government and nonprofit entities. The course is designed to introduce material through individual reading assignments, apply it through case assignments and group work, and then implement it through a major team project to be completed on a case study scenario. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): PADM 6200 and PADM 6440 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: B- Registration Restriction(s): MPA majors only
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  • PADM 6460: Nonprofit Strategic Planning

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course provides an overview of strategic planning processes in nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit leaders must often balance nonprofit growth and demands, while sustaining their current operations and remaining fiscally secure. Executing that plan for both the short- and long-term future can be a critical lifeline in moving forward. This course reviews the process of strategic planning for nonprofit board and staff members, as well as strategies to implement and evaluate the strategic plan to help a nonprofit effectively accomplish its mission and goals in support of those they serve. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): MIS or MPA students only or instructor permission
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  • PADM 6500: Public Human Resources Management

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course provides MPA students with the knowledge and skills to supervise and manage employees. Topics include how to set performance expectations, motivate and coach for performance improvement, comply with HR rules/regulations, and incorporate staff needs into the budget process. (Fall [Online], Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): MPA majors only
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