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This course is designed to introduce the student to the Ashford University graduate programs, with emphasis on conceptualizing communication and communication processes the contexts of organizations and leadership. Emphasis will be on technology, theories and models, qualitative communication research methodologies, and research writing.

This course investigates behavioral factors that affect modern organizations and their management. Topics include group and team dynamics, organizational structure, motivation, leadership, power, and change management.

A study of managing people in the workplace, focusing on the important policies and processes associated with recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating personnel in order to achieve strategic organizational goals.

This course analyzes organizational, professional and personal ethics and creates a framework for exploring the social responsibilities of managers and organizational leaders. Case studies and scenario presentations will be used to explore ways to encourage ethical development and moral behavior within organizational culture and to resolve business ethical issues and dilemmas.

This course provides an in-depth examination of the multi-faceted concept of leadership studies by presenting the student with the vocabulary, concepts, theories, and applicable research that are fundamental to the understanding of leadership. The course examines contemporary and historical leadership issues, moral and ethical responsibilities of leadership, and leadership in a variety of contexts. Leadership as a social and political influence process is examined.

This Course Is An Overview Of The Fundamentals Of Accounting, Finance, And Economics. Students Will Investigate The Fundamental Principles Of Accounting Through The Preparation Of Financial Statements. The Basics Of Managerial Finance Including The Use Of Net Present Valuation Models Fundamental Financial Ratio Analysis Will Be Examined. Students Will Also Explore Modern Economic Philosophy Including An Understanding Of Basic Supply And Demand, And Micro- And Macro-economics Systems. (note: If You Submit Official Transcripts Indicating That You Have Earned A Bachelor's Degree In Business, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics Or Have Successfully Completed Undergraduate Coursework In Economics, Accounting, And Finance With A Grade Of "c" Or Higher In Each, You Will Be Exempt From The Requirement To Take Bus 599 Introduction To Quantitative Principles. Otherwise, Bus 599 Is Required For Graduation And Constitutes An Additional 3 Credits Of Required Coursework.)

This course examines the theory and practice of public administration, its legal and constitutional foundation and the role of the public administrator in public policy. The context of the course discussions are based on the current issues facing public agency administrators.

This course is an exploration of current governmental fiscal management techniques and issues. Other course topics include various types of financial and technical assistance as well as quasi-governmental and non-profit management organizations.

This is a comprehensive, straightforward examination of government budgeting. Topics deal with include the advantages and disadvantages of various approaches to revenue projection, the collection and review of departmental proposals, the development of capital budgeting policy and other budgeting tasks. Also addressed are budget implementation, accounting and financial reporting. A variety of methods for maintaining budgetary balance, preventing overspending and dealing with contingencies are presented and discussed.

This course is an examination of historical development of urban planning practices and concepts, general plans and their elements in the urban community. It also integrates the use of technology in planning processes.

This course analyzes bargaining and negotiation principles and practices in the public sector. The course focuses on the financial issues of contract negotiations and labor relations and building negotiation skills of the administrator.

This capstone course is an examination of influences affecting policy development and decision making in the urban political arena. It also covers policy management, policy execution, establishing and measuring criteria for policy success, and effective communication throughout the public policy process. This course is cumulative in nature, integrating knowledge and information attained while completing the entire Master of Public Administration curriculum. In addition, this course requires the generation and presentation of an analysis of a community development project.

The Purpose Of This Course Is To Introduce Students To Walden University And To The Requirements For Successful Participation In An Online Curriculum. It Provides A Foundation For Academic And Professional Success As A Scholar-practitioner And Social Change Agent. Course Assignments Focus On Practical Application Of Writing And Critical Thinking Skills And Promote Professional And Academic Excellence. Major Assignments Include The Preparation Of The Professional Development Plan, Program Of Study, And A Sample Kam Learning Agreement. Note: Students In Selected Doctoral Programs And Specializations Are Required To Take This Course Immediately Upon Enrollment, And Must Successfully Complete It Before Proceeding With Kams Or Coursework.

Ethics is a foundational element of leadership. Leaders face increasingly complex social and political challenges as they seek to meet the needs of diverse constituents. This course explores ethics and social justice related to economic disparity, power and privilege. Students use demographic data, current social trends and themes to understand, analyze, and address ethical and social-justice issues that impact service delivery in a global community.

Sound financial practices are crucial to managing scarce funds in both public and nonprofit operations. This course examines finance and budgeting concepts, policies, and practices related to organizations, as well as the fiscal climate within which they operate. Students gain an understanding of theories motivating major fiscal-policy debates; read, analyze, and construct budgets; and read and analyze financial statements and reports. Other topics include auditing practices, tax systems, financial management, budgetary reform, financial technology systems specific to government organizations, and the use of dashboards for financial reporting. Students apply what they learn to develop a budget and financial plan for either a public or private organization.

In an increasingly complex world, leaders and managers in public, private, and nonprofit organizations need to be strategic in planning and creating effective, collaborative programs and services. This course explores the role and process of strategic planning with an emphasis on collaboration, cooperation, and coordination within and among organizations. Students will apply these concepts to real-life situations and organizations.

Successful public sector organizations require high-caliber leaders who are accountable to multiple constituencies. A rapidly accelerating rate of change and blurring of organizational boundaries contribute to the need for leaders who are equipped to meet the challenge. This course explores the theoretical underpinnings of leadership and the important role of the leader in organizational change. By exploring leadership theory, current research, and practice within an area of public administration or nonprofit/nongovernmental organizations, students will demonstrate their understanding of leadership in organizations that are increasingly complex in nature. Ethical dimensions, boundary-spanning functions, and how leaders influence positive social change are key factors of this course. The course draws on historical and current events, and the personal experiences of students, to examine the demands of leadership.

Study To Effectively Apply Consultation Skills To Improve Individual, Group, And Organizational Performance. Share Your Counseling Skills And Expertise As You Solve Problems And Make Recommendations In A Range Of Settings, Including Primary And Secondary Schools, Mental Health Agencies, Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofit Organizations, And Business And Industry. Completion Requirements For Students Who Are Licensed Professional Counselors Or Who Have Graduated From A Cacrep-accredited Or Cacrep-equivalent Master’s Program:* * 98 Total Quarter Credit Hours O Core Courses (46 Cr.) O Foundation Research Sequence (16 Cr.) O Specialization Courses (15 Cr.) O Practicum (3 Cr.) O Internship (6 Cr.) O Dissertation (12 Cr.) * Professional Development Plan And Program Of Study (included In Coun 8001) * Minimum 11 Quarters Enrollment * 20 Days Of Residency (one 4-day And Two 8-day Residencies)

Democratic principles are the foundation of modern life. The course provides an overview of democratic governance in public administration, public policy, or nonprofit/nongovernmental organizations in modern society. Students will examine the theoretical underpinnings of democratic governance and public policy in their chosen area of specialization necessary for doctoral-level research. Students will review fundamental theories of governance, research current literature on a specialized topic, and apply best practices within their area of specialization. The emphasis is on the context in which public and nonprofit leaders function and the social institutions that influence public policy and guide administrative decision-making.

This research course builds upon knowledge and skills acquired in RSCH 8300C: Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis and provides experience applying them. It provides students with more specialized knowledge and skills within each of the common qualitative traditions for designing qualitative research at the doctoral level. Students explore more complex qualitative research designs and analyses; multiple approaches to coding and organizing data; core components of a qualitative write up; the importance of quality assurance; and the ethical considerations and social change implications of conducting qualitative research and producing knowledge. Students will apply and synthesize their knowledge and skills by developing a qualitative research plan.

This research course builds upon knowledge and skills acquired in RSCH 8200C: Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis, and provides experience applying them. It provides students with more specialized knowledge and skills for designing quantitative research at the doctoral level, including understanding multivariate data analysis and applying more advanced statistical concepts. Students explore comprehensive quantitative research designs and suitable statistical tests, the importance of quality assurance, and ethical considerations and social social-change implications of conducting quantitative research and producing knowledge. This course approaches statistics from a problem-solving perspective with emphasis on selecting the appropriate research design and statistical tests for more complex research questions or problems. Students use statistical software to perform analyses and interpret and present results. Students will apply and synthesize their knowledge and skills by developing a quantitative research plan.

This course engages learners in collaborative study of the changing strategic context of public administration. Learners apply a systems perspective to construct a public enterprise model of the public organization of their choice, as a way of understanding the strategic context for practical action and the stakeholder relations involved. This is an organization “mental model,” which is similar to a traditional “business model” but which includes the three interrelated flows of money, knowledge, and influence. Emphasis in this course is on management and leading of the unknown—imagining and creating a future that works in a time of unprecedented and unpredictable change. Students apply strategic scenarios to organizational change for the public organization of special interest to them. Students also develop professional action habits for pragmatic action learning in the practice of public administration.

This course engages students in collaborative study of the nature and methods of transformative change in the complex human systems of contemporary public organizations. Students learn a pragmatic action learning process for learning from the experience of transformative change in complex systems. The dynamics of complex adaptive systems are studied to gain an understanding of how large-scale and highly interrelated human systems change through self-organization. Appreciative inquiry and other selected methods of transformative change are studied and applied to a positive organizational change situation of special interest to the students. Students also develop professional action habits for pragmatic action learning in the practice of public administration.

In today’s complex environment, leaders engaged in shaping public policy must know how to use the emotional as well as the intellectual power of language to motivate, inspire, and competently manage their organizations. Dynamic leadership requires understanding and use of techniques that affect both conscious and unconscious influences on human behavior. Effective communication connects at many different levels. This course provides both theoretical and practical information; demonstrates the necessary components for making such connections; and shows why stories, symbols, and metaphors are an essential element in the language of leadership.

This research course provides students with core knowledge and skills for understanding, analyzing, and designing research at the doctoral level. Students explore the philosophy of science, the importance of theory in research, and research processes. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method research designs and methods are introduced. Ethical and social change implications of conducting research, producing knowledge, and engaging in scholarship are emphasized. Students will apply and synthesize their knowledge and skills by developing elements of simple research plans. (Prerequisite a Foundations course or first course in a program)

Study To Effectively Apply Consultation Skills To Improve Individual, Group, And Organizational Performance. Share Your Counseling Skills And Expertise As You Solve Problems And Make Recommendations In A Range Of Settings, Including Primary And Secondary Schools, Mental Health Agencies, Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofit Organizations, And Business And Industry. Completion Requirements For Students Who Are Licensed Professional Counselors Or Who Have Graduated From A Cacrep-accredited Or Cacrep-equivalent Master’s Program:* * 98 Total Quarter Credit Hours O Core Courses (46 Cr.) O Foundation Research Sequence (16 Cr.) O Specialization Courses (15 Cr.) O Practicum (3 Cr.) O Internship (6 Cr.) O Dissertation (12 Cr.) * Professional Development Plan And Program Of Study (included In Coun 8001) * Minimum 11 Quarters Enrollment * 20 Days Of Residency (one 4-day And Two 8-day Residencies)

This research course provides students with core knowledge and skills for designing qualitative research at the doctoral level, including understanding data analysis. Students explore the nature of qualitative inquiry; fieldwork strategies and the nature of observation; theoretical approaches to qualitative research; the importance of quality assurance; and the ethical, legal, and social change implications of conducting qualitative research and producing knowledge. Students use software to code data and interpret and present results. Students will apply and synthesize their knowledge and skills by developing a qualitative research plan.

This Course For Doctoral Students Has No Specific Course Description Due To The Flexibility Inherent In The Knowledge Area Module (kam) Learning Model, Which Allows Students To Develop Expertise In Their Area Of Interest Through An Individualized Program. The Number Of Kams Required Varies By Program, But Each Kam Culminates In A Scholarly Paper Comprising Three Segments: Breadth, Depth, And Application. Through The Kam Process, Students Will Apply What They Have Learned To Meet A Need In Their Profession.

This Course For Doctoral Students Has No Specific Course Description Due To The Flexibility Inherent In The Knowledge Area Module (kam) Learning Model, Which Allows Students To Develop Expertise In Their Area Of Interest Through An Individualized Program. The Number Of Kams Required Varies By Program, But Each Kam Culminates In A Scholarly Paper Comprising Three Segments: Breadth, Depth, And Application. Through The Kam Process, Students Will Apply What They Have Learned To Meet A Need In Their Profession.

This Course For Doctoral Students Has No Specific Course Description Due To The Flexibility Inherent In The Knowledge Area Module (kam) Learning Model, Which Allows Students To Develop Expertise In Their Area Of Interest Through An Individualized Program. The Number Of Kams Required Varies By Program, But Each Kam Culminates In A Scholarly Paper Comprising Three Segments: Breadth, Depth, And Application. Through The Kam Process, Students Will Apply What They Have Learned To Meet A Need In Their Profession.

This Course For Doctoral Students Has No Specific Course Description Due To The Flexibility Inherent In The Knowledge Area Module (kam) Learning Model, Which Allows Students To Develop Expertise In Their Area Of Interest Through An Individualized Program. The Number Of Kams Required Varies By Program, But Each Kam Culminates In A Scholarly Paper Comprising Three Segments: Breadth, Depth, And Application. Through The Kam Process, Students Will Apply What They Have Learned To Meet A Need In Their Profession.

This Course For Doctoral Students Has No Specific Course Description Due To The Flexibility Inherent In The Knowledge Area Module (kam) Learning Model, Which Allows Students To Develop Expertise In Their Area Of Interest Through An Individualized Program. The Number Of Kams Required Varies By Program, But Each Kam Culminates In A Scholarly Paper Comprising Three Segments: Breadth, Depth, And Application. Through The Kam Process, Students Will Apply What They Have Learned To Meet A Need In Their Profession.

This Course For Doctoral Students Has No Specific Course Description Due To The Flexibility Inherent In The Knowledge Area Module (kam) Learning Model, Which Allows Students To Develop Expertise In Their Area Of Interest Through An Individualized Program. The Number Of Kams Required Varies By Program, But Each Kam Culminates In A Scholarly Paper Comprising Three Segments: Breadth, Depth, And Application. Through The Kam Process, Students Will Apply What They Have Learned To Meet A Need In Their Profession.

This course offers doctoral students the opportunity to integrate their program of study into an in-depth exploration of an interest area that includes the completion of a research study. Students complete the dissertation independently, with the guidance of a dissertation supervisory committee chair and committee members. Students complete a prospectus, proposal, Institutional Review Board application, and dissertation. Once students register for PPPA 9000, they will be registered each term until successful completion of the dissertation.

This course provides learners with advanced public safety academic content that helps them prepare for course work in their chosen Public Safety specialization. Learners critically analyze various public safety theories, concepts, and research from the scholar-practitioner perspective, including law and legal systems, leadership and leadership theory, community corrections, terrorism, criminological theory, and public safety research methodology

Learners in this course examine the factors contributing to increased demands on public safety agencies and the need for effective leadership at all levels within the public safety domain, including changing demographics, new technologies, globalization, and terrorism. Learners explore emerging issues, challenges, and theoretical assumptions of leadership in the public safety field and evaluate the impact of public safety paradigms on the ability to lead in an era of rapid and constant change.

Learners in this doctoral seminar course examine the leadership theories that inform public safety research and practice. Learners explore foundational tenants of leadership theory and evaluate their associated impacts on organizations, leaders, and followers.

This course focuses on the impact of increased diversity in our communities and the heightened need to understand and address how racial, ethnic, and cultural pluralism affect human behavior. Topics include ways in which public safety organizations must reflect changes in social attitudes, practices, policies, and concepts such as transparency, diversity, and inclusion within public safety organizations.

In this course, learners study the development and effectiveness of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) from its inception to its current state. Topics include examining integrated best practices, standards, and techniques critical to successfully managing national emergencies and leading the successful implementation of a national standard of practice for emergency response.

Learners in this course examine theories that guide the acquisition of knowledge within human services professions. Learners critically analyze and evaluate the methods used to develop social science theory as a precursor to examining and applying the scientific method. Learners also study theory derivation, the link between research methods and theory, and the ways scholar-practitioners apply the scientific method.

This course introduces learners to social science research, particularly in the context of human services. Learners focus on becoming educated consumers of research and examine major concepts and techniques of social science research, including problem formulation, identification of variables, literature review, research design, sampling, definition and measurement of study variables, instrument construction, and data collection and analysis. Learners also critically evaluate published research, apply research findings to professional practice, and practice designing research studies in their field of interest.

Learners in this course examine the research methods and designs human service professionals use to solve specific social problems. Topics include human subjects protection, measurement, development of instruments, data collection and management, and initial phases of data analysis. Learners also consider methodological adaptations when conducting research with vulnerable and diverse populations.

In this course, learners evaluate qualitative research methods and designs. Learners focus on developing the skills used to synthesize information related to qualitative research methodology and examine ethical issues associated with the qualitative research process

Learners in this course analyze the relevance and appropriateness of specific research methodologies in preparation for using them in the dissertation. The course emphasizes conceptualizing, planning, and designing a doctoral research proposal and includes topics such as planning and sampling; measurement; statistical and qualitative analytic models; results planning, analysis, and interpretation; and ethical considerations

This Course Presents The Ways Organizational Behavior Is Influenced By Individual Differences, Group Processes And Interactions, And Organizational Processes. Learners Examine Motivation, Productivity, Diversity, Group Development, Team Building, Collaboration, Coordination With Outside Contractors, Decision-making And Communication Processes, Power And Politics, And Organizational Culture. Learners Also Focus On Developing The Skills And Abilities Essential For Effective Management In Changing Organizational Contexts. Prerequisite(s): Completion Of Or Concurrent Enrollment In Dpa8400. May Be Taken Concurrently With Dpa8100. Cannot Be Fulfilled By Transfer.

Learners in this doctoral seminar explore current trends in human resource research and the numerous theories of human resource management. Learners research articles and compare and contrast theories for their impact on the human asset management of the organization.

This course is a survey of the needs assessment models and procedures used to diagnose the causes of workplace performance problems. Learners design and develop needs assessment instruments and collect and diagnose data to differentiate workplace performance issues that require training solutions from those that require non-training interventions.

Learners in this doctoral seminar examine key components of domestic and international legal systems, labor relations, and regulatory practices as they relate to organizational structure, business activities, and human capital management. Topics include law making, enforcement agencies, labor relations, legal processes, and litigation reduction and management. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Learners in this course explore various training and performance gaps and solutions associated with information, resources, incentives, knowledge, and capacity. Learners examine theoretical models used to match performance gaps with potential solutions and identify the factors needed to enhance the success of a performance improvement intervention. Learners then select a performance gap to address using an intervention selection tool.

Learners in this course study an integrated approach to assessing and managing stress in public safety organizations. Learners analyze various stress-assessment tools and stress prevention, intervention, and management strategies for public safety personnel. Learners also examine psychological and physiological approaches to identifying and managing stress, lifestyle-change stress reduction methods, and behavioral and organizational strategies for managing high levels of stress.

This course includes an overview of the comprehensive examination process, the university’s expectations of academic honesty and integrity, the three core themes of the examination, and the evaluation criteria. The courseroom mentor provides three questions addressing the core themes. Learners write answers to the comprehensive examination questions. Answers are evaluated by faculty readers using point-scale scoring rubrics. Upon passing the comprehensive examination, learners are eligible to enroll in the first dissertation course.

This course provides learners with resources, guidance, and peer and mentor support during each dissertation course as they complete the required milestones.

Learners complete the required dissertation milestones and prepare their dissertation for publication.

Learners complete the required dissertation milestones and prepare their dissertation for publication.

Learners complete the required dissertation milestones and prepare their dissertation for publication.

Learners complete the required dissertation milestones and prepare their dissertation for publication.

This course provides students with insight into the profession of emergency management, its history, principles, participants, functions, structure, and future. This course includes concepts related to accreditation of emergency management programs, professional associations, and professional credentials

The knowledge and practice gained in this course will provide the emergency manager and first responder with management and supervision skills and techniques that are specific to emergency management and to the agencies employing emergency managers. These skills and techniques of management are necessary for success in the emergency services environment

This course examines the processes and principles of mitigation planning for emergency management, the benefits of mitigation, and the development and implementation of appropriate mitigation measures

This course addresses disaster recovery and business continuity in public agencies and private companies, an explanation of federal guidelines for government continuity planning, and professional practices for business continuity planning in private companies, as well as how to address and respond to special emergency management issues in disasters, including animal care, special needs populations, and evacuations

This course examines the historical and political impact of terrorism on emergency management, including examples of terrorist activity, a summary of federal government efforts, and media coverage of terrorism

This course focuses on servant leadership and ethical leadership, explores how servant leadership is different from other styles of leadership, and examines how this connects to ethics, accountability, and being a responsible leader

Drawing upon real-world management situations, this course is a study of individual and group behavior in organizations through detailed coverage of the functions of management, individual differences/diversity, leadership, motivation, decision making, organizational design, and organizational change and development. Emphasis is placed on how an understanding of organizational behavior leads to effective management practice

This course is a study of the unique challenges associated with managing projects as related to the overarching management framework of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Emphasis is placed on balancing competing priorities related to human recourses, time constraints, and physical resources/materials. Additional focus is placed on managing and controlling project scope

This course provides a structured way for managers to take an overview and general management perspective. Emphasis is on a research project that synthesizes major elements of the professional studies program