Public and Nonprofit Management Certificate

Mission The certificate in Public and Nonprofit Management is designed to provide undergraduate students with skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a variety of careers in organizations in the public, nonprofit, and civil service sectors. Students will develop an understanding of the theoretical and practical applications of issues such as management, fundraising, communications, and the role of public policy within these important organizational sectors. Learning Outcomes Demonstrate knowledge of principles, theories and concepts of public and nonprofit organizations. Demonstrate skills such as problem solving, decision-making, organizational ethics, and budgeting for public and nonprofit management. Analyze real-world cases in public, nonprofit, and international civil service organizations to identify strengths, weaknesses, and strategies for improvement.
Core Courses PS 351 Introduction to Public Administration Credits: 4 PS 455 Public and Nonprofit Management Credits: 4 PS 466 Governmental Budgeting Credits: 4 PS 480 Administrative Law Credits: 4 SSC 405 Capstone Credits: 1-4 Credits: 1 Choose One Elective PS 410 Political Science Internship Credits: 4 or 8 Credits: 4 PS 456 Advocacy and Public Policy Credits: 4 PS 486 International Organizations and Law Credits: 4 WR 304 Grant and Proposal Writing Credits: 4 Total Credits: 21 Satisfactory Grade Use Program requirements may be fulfilled with a grade of S. Professor: Mary Pettenger \| pettengm@wou.edu Associate professor: Earlene Camarillo \| camarilloe@wou.edu

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Public and Nonprofit Management Certificate

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Total Credits: 21

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