NGO Education Survey

Department: Masters of Public Administration

Courses:

Ocean Policy and Science Graduate Certificate

OCG 515: Phenomenal Ocean MAF 570: Introduction to Ocean Governance OCG 516: Understanding Ocean and Climate Models OCG 601: Ocean Resilience Required: 12 Credits

Public Administration and Policy Professional Certificate

Students must complete the three required courses and one of the two elective courses for a total of 12 credits. PSC 501 Seminar in Public Administration and Policy (3 credits)* PSC 502 Diversity and Inclusion in Public Administration and Policy (3 credits)* PSC 504 Ethics in Public Administration and Policy (3 credits)* PSC 590 Internship in Public Administration and Policy (3 credits) PSC 508 Policy and Grant Writing (3 credits) PSC 592 Capstone in Public Administration and Policy (3 credits) Total Credits Required: 12 *Required prerequisites for Capstone Project for the MPA Degree.

Public Administration and Policy Professional Certificate

Students must complete the three required courses and one of the two elective courses for a total of 12 credits. PSC 501 Seminar in Public Administration and Policy (3 credits)* PSC 502 Diversity and Inclusion in Public Administration and Policy (3 credits)* PSC 504 Ethics in Public Administration and Policy (3 credits)* PSC 590 Internship in Public Administration and Policy (3 credits) PSC 508 Policy and Grant Writing (3 credits) PSC 592 Capstone in Public Administration and Policy (3 credits) Total Credits Required: 12 *Required prerequisites for Capstone Project for the MPA Degree.

The Ocean Science Graduate Certificate

Program Requirements Students must complete 12 credits (4 3-credit courses), 9 of which must be from program courses, including at least 2 courses from core classes and 1 elective. At least 2 courses from Graduate School of Oceanography core classes: OCG 501: Physical Oceanography OCG 521: Chemical Oceanography OCG 540: Geological Oceanography OCG 561: Biological Oceanography 1 elective from Graduate School of Oceanography classes: OCG 533: Graduate Writing in Marine and Environmental Sciences OCG 506: Numerical Models and Data Analysis in Ocean Sciences OCG 555: Modern Oceanographic Imaging and Mapping Techniques OCG 560: Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Science and Management OCG 601: Ocean Resilience OCG Core Class (see above list) 1 elective from following classes: AFS 515: Fisheries Ecology AFS 531: Fisheries Stock Assessment DSP 552: Computer-based Data Exploration DSP 553: Mathematical Methods for Data Science DSP 555: Multivariate Statistical Learning for Data Science EVS 505: Environmental Leadership in Practice EVS 509: Web-based Mapping I EVS 514: Environmental Data Management and Visualization EVS 518: Sustainable Natural Resources Management Planning EVS 519: Natural Resource Management Planning NRS 570: Geospatial Data Acquisition and Management NRS 571: Techniques in Geospatial Analysis NRS 572: Advanced Topics in Geospatial Data Visualization NRS 573: Emerging Technologies in Geospatial Data Collection

Department: Nonprofit Leadership C.G.S.

Courses:

NPST 500- Advanced Leadership Institute in Nonprofit Studies

This course focuses on the origins and composition of the nonprofit sector, operational issues in management, and the development of strategic solutions to manage and move the sector forward. PREREQUISITE Graduate status and consent of the director of the certificate program in nonprofit studies.

NPST 635- Advanced Grant Development and Fundraising

This course provides an overview of the grants process and fundraising. Emphasis on developing competitive proposals, budgets, systems of administration, and innovative strategies for the cultivation of stakeholder support. PREREQUISITE Graduate status and NPST 500 or consent of the director of the certificate program in nonprofit studies.

SWRK 623- Budgeting and Financial Management in Social Service Organizations

Skills, tools, and strategies to achieve organizational financial stability will be examined. Ethics, politics, power, and controls in budget and financial processes will be explored. PREREQUISITE Second-year standing in the M.S.W program or consent of department chair.

SWRK 628- Macro Practice I: Leadership and Change

Students gain an understanding of leadership theory and practice and also focus on the use of leadership skills to guide the development of progressive organizational change. PREREQUISITE Second-year standing in the M.S.W. program or consent of department chair.

SWRK 629- Macro Practice II: Managing People and Programs

Students learn human resource management skills through exploring current trends in social service settings. Learning is then focused on program and grant development principles and strategies. PREREQUISITE Second-year standing in the M.S.W. program or consent of department chair.