Planning, Public Policy and Management (PPPM)
Courses
PPPM 101. Advocacy and Social Change. 4 Credits.
Explorations of how policy change occurs, how people and organizations create social and policy change, and how individuals can make a difference in their communities.
Additional Information:
Social Science Area
Cultural Literacy: US: Difference, Inequality, Agency
PPPM 199. Special Studies: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Experimental course - topic varies.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 201. Introduction to Public Policy. 4 Credits.
Overview of professional public service and the planning and management of public issues. Focuses on the goals of public services within their economic, social, and political contexts.
Additional Information:
Social Science Area
Cultural Literacy: US: Difference, Inequality, Agency
PPPM 202. Healthy Communities. 4 Credits.
Historical relationships of public policy, planning, and public health; how public policies can promote health; relationship of planning and policies to inequalities in health outcomes.
Additional Information:
Social Science Area
Cultural Literacy: US: Difference, Inequality, Agency
PPPM 205. Introduction to City Planning. 4 Credits.
Introduction to planning, using urban issues as lenses to explore transportation, housing, environment, and social equity as critical elements shaping where and how people live.
Additional Information:
Social Science Area
PPPM 242. Global Sustainable Cities and Landscapes. 4 Credits.
The course focuses on Sustainable Cities and Landscapes (SCL), a key approach to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—internationally recognized benchmarks for advancing global sustainability. It explores urbanization, with a particular emphasis on the Non-US Pacific Rim, and examines practices for creating sustainable cities worldwide. Topics include addressing the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities, transforming water and energy systems, promoting biodiversity, enhancing placemaking, and fostering rural-urban co-development. Through hybrid teaching and methods such as case studies and peer learning, the course builds competencies in systems thinking, strategic action, collaboration, and integrated problem-solving, equipping students to critically evaluate sustainability.
Additional Information:
Social Science Area
Cultural Literacy: Global Perspectives
PPPM 250. Arts and Human Values. 4 Credits.
Addresses fundamental aesthetic theory and practice questions resulting from viewing art as a powerful communicator of social and cultural values. Values, rights, and responsibilities of the contemporary visual environment. Institutional structures advancing the arts and culture in society will be examined.
Additional Information:
Arts & Letters Area
Cultural Literacy: US: Difference, Inequality, Agency
PPPM 280. Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector. 4 Credits.
Overview of the nonprofit sector includes its origin, growth, oversight, and varied elements. Examines theory and research into the effectiveness of nonprofit strategies and structures.
Additional Information:
Social Science Area
PPPM 315. Foundations of Applied Analysis. 4 Credits.
Introduces students to how effective research can support decision-making in planning public, public policy, and management.
PPPM 321. Inclusive Urbanism. 4 Credits.
Investigates the relationship between social-economic inclusion and the physical form of cities.
Additional Information:
Social Science Area
Cultural Literacy: US: Difference, Inequality, Agency
PPPM 325. Community Leadership and Change. 4 Credits.
Explores sustainable change at the community level by examining local systems and institutions: transportation, social influences, environment, housing, and the economy.
PPPM 331. Environmental Management. 4 Credits.
Introduces the theory and practice of environmental management, with an emphasis on analyzing how communities can manage common resources like clean air from the bottom-up.
PPPM 337. Urban Transportation. 4 Credits.
Presents a survey of transportation planning issues. Assignments use Oregon as a transportation laboratory and challenge students to synthesize planning and policy recommendations.
PPPM 340. Climate Change Policy. 4 Credits.
Overview of climate-change policy; topics include cap and trade, carbon tax, fuel efficiency standards, biofuel standards, and renewable portfolio standards.
Additional Information:
Social Science Area
PPPM 356. Visual Design for Applied Practice. 4 Credits.
Fundamentals of visual communications for the public and nonprofit organizations. Professional practice in creating effective visual media, and conveying qualitative and quantitative data.
PPPM 360. International Public Policy. 4 Credits.
Introduces international dimensions of public policy making by comparing national systems and institutions of governance, public policy making processes, and public policy decisions. Investigates concepts, theories, and approaches to compare public policies in economic, welfare, educational, health, and environmental sectors.
Additional Information:
Social Science Area
Cultural Literacy: Global Perspectives
PPPM 370. Global Sustainable Development and Policy. 4 Credits.
Sustainable Development seeks to reconcile the economic, social, and environmental problems we face in a world with constrained resources. To have a broader perspective of what sustainability means, we examine problems through an interdisciplinary lens and investigate how these issues form and possible policy solutions.
Additional Information:
Cultural Literacy: Global Perspectives
PPPM 399. Special Studies: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Experimental course - topic varies.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 401. Research: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.
Disciplined inquiry of a topic with varying techniques and assignments suited to the nature and conditions of the problem being investigated. Often pursued in relation to a dissertation or thesis.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 403. Thesis. 1-12 Credits.
A written document resulting from study or research and submitted as a major requirement for a degree.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 404. Internship: [Topic]. 1-12 Credits.
Supervised work experience that offers students opportunities to explore and clarify career goals, apply academic learning, enhance and learn new skills, gain experience, and network with professionals.
Requisites: Prereq: PPPM 412.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 405. Special Problems: [Topic]. 1-12 Credits.
Specialized inquiry into a particular topic by a student and discussed with a faculty member.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 406. Practicum: [Topic]. 1-12 Credits.
A series of clinical experiences under academic supervision designed to integrate theory and principles with practice.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 407. Seminar: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
A small group of students studying a subject with a faculty member. Although practices vary, students may do original research and exchange results through informal lectures, reports, and discussions.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 408. Workshop: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.
An intensive experience, limited in scope and time, in which a group of students focus on skills development rather than content mastery.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 409. Terminal Project. 1-12 Credits.
A presentation incorporating the knowledge and skills acquired from course work completed for a degree.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 410. Experimental Course: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Trial courses are taught under these numbers. See the online class schedule for current titles.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 410L. Experimental Course: [Topic]. 4 Credits.
Trial courses are taught under these numbers. See the online class schedule for current titles.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 412. Internship and Professional Development. 2 Credits.
Introduction to department’s internship program and career development. Overview of professionalism and effective communication, resume and cover letter writing, and interviewing and networking skills.
PPPM 413. Statistics for Public Decision-Making. 4 Credits.
Develops skills in statistical analysis, with an emphasis on selecting appropriate statistical techniques and using statistical findings to inform decision-making in planning, public policy, and management.
Requisites: Prereq: PPPM 315.
PPPM 415. Policy and Planning Analysis. 4 Credits.
Applied problem-solving in the public policy and planning process. Examines the theoretical and methodological underpinnings of policy and planning analysis.
Requisites: Prereq: EC 201Z.
PPPM 418. Introduction to Public Law. 4 Credits.
Administrative law, including introduction to legal research, for public administrators. Administrative procedures, implementation of policy through administrative law, judicial review, and practical applications in public agencies.
PPPM 420. Practical Surveys for Public Service. 4 Credits.
Develops skills in survey research, with an emphasis on designing effective questionnaires and using survey data to inform decision-making in planning, public policy, and management.
Requisites: Prereq: PPPM 315.
PPPM 421. Qualitative Analysis for Public Decision-Making. 4 Credits.
Develops skills in qualitative research, emphasizing selecting appropriate data collection methods and using qualitative data to inform decision-making in planning, public policy, and management.
Requisites: Prereq: PPPM 315.
PPPM 422. Grant Proposal Writing. 1 Credit.
Introduction to the process of preparing grant applications and material for funded research.
PPPM 425. Project Management. 4 Credits.
Application of specific techniques that lead to projects being completed on time, within budget, and with appropriate quality.
PPPM 426. Strategic Planning for Management. 4 Credits.
Process of strategic planning for communities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
PPPM 429. Public Budget Administration. 4 Credits.
Resource allocation through the budget process. Analysis of budget systems, service costing, and citizen participation in the budget process.
PPPM 430. Public Health Policy. 4 Credits.
This course explores public health policies and how they intersect with social and environmental justice, including topics on cultural competency, natural disasters, criminal justice, and international cooperation.
Requisites: Prereq: PPPM 202 is recommended.
PPPM 434. Urban Geographic Information Systems. 4 Credits.
Introduction to geographic information systems in areas of environmental, demographic, suitability, and transportation-related research.
PPPM 438. Transportation Issues in Planning: [Topic]. 4 Credits.
Introduction to the social implications of various transportation-related policies and practices.
Repeatable 1 time for a maximum of 8 credits
PPPM 439. Transportation Policy. 4 Credits.
Provides a foundation in transportation policy and covers topics related local, state, and federal transportation policy. Course assignments challenge students to synthesize policy recommendations.
PPPM 440. Land-Use Planning and Policy. 4 Credits.
Land use planning processes and policy tools that US governments employ to manage and control land development, especially those considered to support a community's efforts to pursue sustainable urbanization.
PPPM 441. Planning for Growth and Housing. 4 Credits.
Covers planning for managing population growth and providing housing. Surveys regulatory and incentive-based for accommodating growth. Examines barriers at state, regional and local level.
Requisites: Prereq: PPPM 205.
PPPM 442. Sustainable Urban Development. 4 Credits.
Introduces issues revolving around cities as the nexus for environmental challenges, including land-use planning, transportation planning, community and neighborhood design, and green buildings.
PPPM 443. Natural Resource Policy. 4 Credits.
Aspects of population and resource systems. Poses questions about population trends, policy, and optimum size; analyzes methods for determining resource availability and flows.
PPPM 444. Environmental Policy. 4 Credits.
Overview of policies related to the environment: examines the design and effectiveness of specific policies.
PPPM 445. Green Cities. 4 Credits.
Examines the history and future of the interface between urban growth and environmental concerns, and the technological, social, and political forces that continue to shape it.
PPPM 446. Socioeconomic Development Planning. 4 Credits.
Planning for responsible economic and social development. Policy problems and issues in providing a stable economic base and social and economic well-being while avoiding environmental degradation.
PPPM 447. Development Process. 4 Credits.
Provides an understanding of the land development process. Describes land use governance, regulatory framework, and technical and financial analysis required to approve land use applications.
Requisites: Prereq: PPPM 205.
PPPM 448. Collaboration. 4 Credits.
Explores theory and practice of collaboration in public and nonprofit settings, including the role of organizations, agencies, and the public. Focuses in particular on developing and practicing collaboration skills and strategies.
PPPM 449. Public Management. 4 Credits.
Theory and practice of public service management; leadership and organizational capacity building, including key management activities for developing effective public service organizations.
PPPM 450. Community Organizing. 4 Credits.
Examines community organizing as an empowerment strategy in under-represented/served communities, while also considering the relationship of community organizing to broader movements for social change
PPPM 457. Nonprofit and Government Communications. 4 Credits.
This course is designed to help students understand and learn the tools to implement intentional strategic communications that propel an organization forward in its quest to achieve its mission.
PPPM 460. Health Policy. 4 Credits.
Introduction to the key health policy issues of access, cost, quality, and racial and ethnic disparities.
PPPM 465. Program Evaluation. 4 Credits.
Introduction to the design and implementation of program evaluations.
PPPM 466. Local Solutions Studio. 4 Credits.
Team project-based course that pairs student teams with a local client, such as Lane County, a small city, or a nonprofit, to complete a real-world project designed in collaboration with faculty.
Requisites: Prereq: PPPM 315.
PPPM 468. Lobbying and the Legislative Process. 2 Credits.
This course introduces students to the legislative process and the role of lobbyists in legislative advocacy and policymaking.
PPPM 470. The Arts in Society. 4 Credits.
Course examines the arts as they function in society. Anthropological, philosophical, sociological, and art educational orientations to art are examined. Implications for arts and cultural management are addressed.
PPPM 471. Cultural Policy. 4 Credits.
Cultural Policy investigates political choice processes, governmental institutions, and the public policy cycle that shape the arts and culture sector.
PPPM 472. Creative Placemaking. 4 Credits.
This course provides an overview of the relationship between the arts and community development.
PPPM 480. Nonprofit Management. 4 Credits.
How to manage nonprofit organizations for superior performance in a humane, responsive, and responsible manner. Distinctive characteristics of nonprofit organizations.
Requisites: Prereq: PPPM 280.
PPPM 481. Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations. 4 Credits.
Introduction to fundraising for nonprofit organizations. Annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and campaigns.
PPPM 482. Event Management. 4 Credits.
Presents the fundamentals of Events Management for nonprofit organizations and public entities, including: defining an event, finance, marketing, operations, volunteer management, risk management, sponsorships, impact, and evaluation.
PPPM 483. Volunteer Resource Management. 2 Credits.
This course provides an overview of the role of volunteers in community organizations and serves as a comprehensive introduction to effective practices in volunteer resource management.
PPPM 484. Public and Nonprofit Financial Management. 4 Credits.
Introduction to financial management, including budget processes, financial statements, financial resource management (taxes, donations, grants), expenditure systems, capital project analysis, and internal management control process.
PPPM 486. Philanthropy and Grant Making. 2 Credits.
History, economics, and practice of philanthropy and grant making in the United States. Students study philanthropy from a multidisciplinary perspective and finish the quarter by awarding a $15,000 grant to a nonprofit organization of their choice.
PPPM 487. Impact Philanthropy. 4 Credits.
Introduction to impact philanthropy and related topics. Evidence-based philanthropy, venture philanthropy, impact investing, social impact bonds, impact measurement, and policy environment.
PPPM 488. Nonprofit Legal Issues. 4 Credits.
This course introduces legal issues for administration of nonprofit organizations. Topics include formation and types of organizations, board of directors duties, regulation of nonprofits, risk management, employee and volunteer law, lobbying, charitable solicitation, and laws on discrimination and accommodation.
PPPM 494. Practice of Leadership and Change. 4 Credits.
Examines the principles and practices of leadership and change in communities and organizations through discussions with community leaders and personal reflection.
PPPM 495. Applied Geographic Information Systems for Communities. 4 Credits.
Applied GIS for Community and Environmental Analysis uses a hands-on, community-engaged learning approach to teach students how to apply Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to real-world planning issues, strengthening their technical GIS skills while improving their understanding of evidence-based policymaking, collaboration with community stakeholders, and professional communication.
Requisites: Prereq: PPPM 434 or instructor approval if you have gained GIS skills through professional work rather than formal coursework.
PPPM 503. Thesis. 1-16 Credits.
A written document resulting from study or research and submitted as a major requirement for a degree.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 507. Seminar: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
A small group of students studying a subject with a faculty member. Although practices vary, students may do original research and exchange results through informal lectures, reports, and discussions.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 508. Workshop: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.
An intensive experience, limited in scope and time, in which a group of students focus on skills development rather than content mastery.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 510. Experimental Course: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Trial courses are taught under these numbers. See the online class schedule for current titles.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 513. Statistics for Public Decision-Making. 4 Credits.
Develops skills in statistical analysis, with an emphasis on selecting appropriate statistical techniques and using statistical findings to inform decision-making in planning, public policy, and management.
Requisites: Prereq: PPPM 615.
PPPM 518. Introduction to Public Law. 4 Credits.
Administrative law, including introduction to legal research, for public administrators. Administrative procedures, implementation of policy through administrative law, judicial review, and practical applications in public agencies.
PPPM 520. Practical Surveys for Public Service. 4 Credits.
Develops skills in survey research, with an emphasis on designing effective questionnaires and using survey data to inform decision-making in planning, public policy, and management.
Requisites: Prereq: PPPM 615.
PPPM 521. Qualitative Analysis for Public Decision-Making. 4 Credits.
Develops skills in qualitative research, emphasizing selecting appropriate data collection methods and using qualitative data to inform decision-making in planning, public policy, and management.
Requisites: Prereq: PPPM 615.
PPPM 522. Grant Proposal Writing. 1 Credit.
Introduction to the process of preparing grant applications and material for funded research.
PPPM 525. Project Management. 4 Credits.
Application of specific techniques that lead to projects being completed on time, within budget, and with appropriate quality.
PPPM 526. Strategic Planning for Management. 4 Credits.
Process of strategic planning for communities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
PPPM 529. Public Budget Administration. 4 Credits.
Resource allocation through the budget process. Analysis of budget systems, service costing, and citizen participation in the budget process.
PPPM 530. Public Health Policy. 4 Credits.
This course explores public health policies and how they intersect with social and environmental justice, including topics on cultural competency, natural disasters, criminal justice, and international cooperation.
PPPM 534. Urban Geographic Information Systems. 4 Credits.
Introduction to geographic information systems in areas of environmental, demographic, suitability, and transportation-related research.
PPPM 538. Transportation Issues in Planning: [Topic]. 4 Credits.
Introduction to the social implications of various transportation-related policies and practices.
Repeatable 1 time for a maximum of 8 credits
PPPM 539. Transportation Policy. 4 Credits.
Provides a foundation in transportation policy and covers topics related local, state, and federal transportation policy. Course assignments challenge students to synthesize policy recommendations.
PPPM 541. Planning for Growth and Housing. 4 Credits.
Covers planning for managing population growth and providing housing. Surveys regulatory and incentive-based for accommodating growth. Examines barriers at state, regional and local level.
PPPM 542. Sustainable Urban Development. 4 Credits.
Introduces issues evolving around cities as the nexus for environmental challenges, including land-use planning, transportation planning, community and neighborhood design, and green buildings.
PPPM 543. Natural Resource Policy. 4 Credits.
Aspects of population and resource systems. Poses questions about population trends, policy, and optimum size; analyzes methods for determining resource availability and flows.
PPPM 544. Environmental Policy. 4 Credits.
Overview of policies related to the environment: examines the design and effectiveness of specific policies.
PPPM 546. Socioeconomic Development Planning. 4 Credits.
Planning for responsible economic and social development. Policy problems and issues in providing a stable economic base and social and economic well-being while avoiding environmental degradation.
PPPM 547. Development Process. 4 Credits.
Provides an understanding of the land development process. Describes land use governance, regulatory framework, and technical and financial analysis required to approve land use applications.
PPPM 548. Collaboration. 4 Credits.
Explores theory and practice of collaboration in public and nonprofit settings, including the role of organizations, agencies, and the public. Focuses in particular on developing and practicing collaboration skills and strategies.
PPPM 549. Public Management. 4 Credits.
Theory and practice of public service management; leadership and organizational capacity building, including key management activities for developing effective public service organizations.
PPPM 550. Community Organizing. 4 Credits.
Examines community organizing as an empowerment strategy in under-represented/served communities, while also considering the relationship of community organizing to broader movements for social change
PPPM 557. Nonprofit and Government Communications. 4 Credits.
This course is designed to help students understand and learn the tools to implement intentional strategic communications that propel an organization forward in its quest to achieve its mission.
PPPM 560. Health Policy. 4 Credits.
Introduction to the key health policy issues of access, cost, quality, and racial and ethnic disparities.
PPPM 565. Program Evaluation. 4 Credits.
Introduction to the design and implementation of program evaluations.
PPPM 568. Lobbying and the Legislative Process. 2 Credits.
This course introduces students to the legislative process and the role of lobbyists in legislative advocacy and policymaking.
PPPM 570. The Arts in Society. 4 Credits.
Course examines the arts as they function in society. Anthropological, philosophical, sociological, and art educational orientations to art are examined. Implications for arts and cultural management are addressed.
PPPM 571. Cultural Policy. 4 Credits.
Cultural Policy investigates political choice processes, governmental institutions, and the public policy cycle that shape the arts and culture sector.
PPPM 572. Creative Placemaking. 4 Credits.
This course provides an overview of the relationship between the arts and community development.
PPPM 581. Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations. 4 Credits.
Introduction to fundraising for nonprofit organizations. Annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and campaigns.
PPPM 582. Event Management. 4 Credits.
Presents the fundamentals of Events Management for nonprofit organizations and public entities, including: defining an event, finance, marketing, operations, volunteer management, risk management, sponsorships, impact, and evaluation.
PPPM 583. Volunteer Resource Management. 2 Credits.
This course provides an overview of the role of volunteers in community organizations and serves as a comprehensive introduction to effective practices in volunteer resource management.
PPPM 584. Public and Nonprofit Financial Management. 4 Credits.
Introduction to financial management, including budget processes, financial statements, financial resource management (taxes, donations, grants), expenditure systems, capital project analysis, and internal management control process.
PPPM 586. Philanthropy and Grant Making. 2 Credits.
History, economics, and practice of philanthropy and grant making in the United States. Students study philanthropy from a multidisciplinary perspective and finish the quarter by awarding a $15,000 grant to a nonprofit organization of their choice.
PPPM 587. Impact Philanthropy. 4 Credits.
Introduction to impact philanthropy and related topics. Evidence-based philanthropy, venture philanthropy, impact investing, social impact bonds, impact measurement, and policy environment.
PPPM 588. Nonprofit Legal Issues. 4 Credits.
This course introduces legal issues for administration of nonprofit organizations. Topics include formation and types of organizations, board of directors duties, regulation of nonprofits, risk management, employee and volunteer law, lobbying, charitable solicitation, and laws on discrimination and accommodation.
PPPM 595. Applied Geographic Information Systems for Communities. 4 Credits.
Applied GIS for Community and Environmental Analysis uses a hands-on, community-engaged learning approach to teach students how to apply Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to real-world planning issues, strengthening their technical GIS skills while improving their understanding of evidence-based policymaking, collaboration with community stakeholders, and professional communication.
Requisites: Prereq: PPPM 534 or instructor approval if you have gained GIS skills through professional work rather than formal coursework.
PPPM 601. Research: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.
Disciplined inquiry of a topic with varying techniques and assignments suited to the nature and conditions of the problem being investigated. Often pursued in relation to a dissertation or thesis.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 603. Dissertation. 1-16 Credits.
A written document resulting from study or research and submitted as a major requirement for a degree.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 604. Internship: [Topic]. 1-10 Credits.
Supervised work experience that offers students opportunities to explore and clarify career goals, apply academic learning, enhance and learn new skills, gain experience, and network with professionals.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 605. Special Problems: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.
Specialized inquiry into a particular topic by a student and discussed with a faculty member.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 606. Practicum: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.
A series of clinical experiences under academic supervision designed to integrate theory and principles with practice.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 607. Seminar: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
A small group of students studying a subject with a faculty member. Although practices vary, students may do original research and exchange results through informal lectures, reports, and discussions.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 608. Workshop: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.
A recent topic is Community Planning.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 609. Terminal Project. 1-16 Credits.
A presentation incorporating the knowledge and skills acquired from course work completed for a degree.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 610. Experimental Course: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Experimental course - topic varies.
Repeatable 99 times
PPPM 612. Legal Issues in Planning. 4 Credits.
Federal and state legal relationships, the role of the courts in reviewing public sector decision-making, sources of the law, issues in land-use regulation, and basic legal research skills.
PPPM 614. Urban Design Workshop. 2 Credits.
Introduces fundamental elements and decisions associated with urban design. Work in small teams to research, develop and graphically represent proposal for real Oregon site.
Requisites: Coreq: PPPM 611, PPPM 630.
PPPM 615. Foundations of Applied Analysis. 4 Credits.
Introduces students to how research can support decision-making in planning public, public policy, and management.
PPPM 616. Planning Theory and Ethics. 4 Credits.
Logic of the planning process; the relationship of planning to the political process and to rational decision making in governance.
PPPM 617. History of Planning and Urbanization. 4 Credits.
Covers historical intellectual development planning; examines urbanization and development patterns globally and locally; examines evolution of planning thought. Provides understanding of disciplinary theories about cities.
PPPM 618. Public Sector Theory. 4 Credits.
Overview of the core concepts, theories, and practices that provide the foundation for the field of public policy and management.
PPPM 623. Professional Development. 1 Credit.
Articulating preliminary career goals and mapping the necessary steps to accomplish these goals.
PPPM 625. Community Planning Workshop. 5 Credits.
First in a two-term sequence of planning and problem-solving courses. Students working in teams conduct research and develop solutions to planning problems for a client community. Sequence with PPPM 626.
PPPM 626. Community Planning Workshop. 5 Credits.
Last in a two-term sequence of planning and problem-solving courses. Students working in teams conduct research and develop solutions to planning problems for a client community. Sequence with PPPM 625.
Requisites: Prereq: PPPM 625.
PPPM 630. Visual Design for Applied Practice. 4 Credits.
Fosters skills including graphic representation of ideas, design software knowledge, and supportive critique of others’ work. Provides a strong graphic design software foundation.
PPPM 636. Public Policy Analysis. 4 Credits.
Techniques in the policymaking process. Determining the impact of policies, comparing alternatives, determining the likelihood that a policy will be adopted and effectively implemented.
Requisites: Prereq: PPPM 628.
PPPM 637. MPA Policy Analysis Project. 1 Credit.
Students team to produce a professionally oriented policy analysis memorandum and presentation on an assigned topic in a 48-hour period.
Requisites: Prereq: PPPM 636.
PPPM 638. Capstone Applied Research Project I. 3 Credits.
This is the first in the two-course Capstone Applied Project sequence for MPA and MNM students. Students work on teams with clients to develop and execute a scope of work. This term focuses on developing a scope of work and project plan to execute in the next term. Sequence with PPPM 639.
Requisites: Prereq: PPPM 657; one from PPPM 513, PPPM 520, PPPM 521.
PPPM 639. Capstone Applied Research Project II. 6 Credits.
This is the second in the two-course Capstone Applied Project sequence for MPA and MNM students. Students work on teams with clients to develop and execute a scope of work. This term focuses on executing the scope of work and project plan developed in the previous term. Sequence with PPPM 638.
Requisites: Prereq: PPPM 638.
PPPM 640. Land Use Planning and Policy. 4 Credits.
Study spatial planning tools and processes that control and manage land developments in order to enhance the well-being of human societies and natural systems.
PPPM 647. Designing Community Engagement. 4 Credits.
This course focuses on theories, design elements, and strategies for developing the public engagement of underserved and underrepresented communities. It will function both as a seminar on theories of public engagement and a workshop where students can analyze case studies and practice designing their own idea for engaging underserved and underrepresented communities in meaningful and structural ways. The intent is for you to walk away with confidence regarding how these things work together, and to develop your own approaches relevant to your own work as a practitioner, researcher, and/or community representative.
PPPM 657. Research Methods in Public Policy and Management. 4 Credits.
Survey of research methods used in the analysis of public policy issues. Emphasis is on determining the appropriate methodology for a given research question.
Requisites: Prereq: PPPM 656.
PPPM 663. Professional Development II. 1 Credit.
Pre-professional students practice the habits of professionals in the field. Build skills in metacognition and reflection, inclusion and diversity, and personal investment in life long learning and inquiry. Sequence with PPPM 623.
Repeatable 1 time for a maximum of 2 credits
PPPM 680. Managing Nonprofit Organizations. 4 Credits.
Principles of effective management of nonprofit organizations. Governance, strategy, legal structure and standards, and volunteer administration.
PPPM 686. Nonprofit 48-Hour Charrette. 1 Credit.
Requires students to complete a management memo on an assigned topic. Work is completed within a 48-hour period, mimicking the high-stakes, deadline-intensive schedule characterizing professional work in the nonprofit sector.
PPPM 687. Nonprofit Board Governance. 1 Credit.
Students serve on governing boards of nonprofit organizations for one year: fall, winter, and spring terms.
Repeatable 2 times for a maximum of 3 credits