Program Learning Outcomes
Alignment – MPA Matrix of PLOs to Courses
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MPA Program Curriculum Map |
PADM 210 |
PADM |
PADM 213 |
PADM |
PADM |
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NASPAA 2010 Standards |
Intro to PA |
Research Methods |
Policy Analysis |
Public Management |
Budgeting |
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1. Lead and manage in public governance |
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a. Apply the project management approach to public management models |
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B |
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b. Manage projects |
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B |
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c. Understand the relationships between public policy, whether proposed or enacted, and leadership and management in implementation |
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I |
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2. Participate in and contribute to the public policy process |
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a. Apply techniques for program evaluation and policy analysis |
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B |
I |
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B |
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b. Describe and execute the policymaking process, including defining the problem, setting the agenda, formulating policy, implementing policy and evaluating policy |
B |
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I |
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c. Prepare a budget reflecting policy priorities |
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B |
B= Beginning level competency
I = Intermediate level competency
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MPA Program Curriculum Map |
PADM 210 |
PADM |
PADM 213 |
PADM |
PADM |
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NASPAA 2010 Standards |
Intro to PA |
Research Methods |
Policy Analysis |
Public Management |
Budgeting |
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3. Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions |
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a. Employ analytical tools for collecting, analyzing, presenting and interpreting data, including appropriate statistical concepts and techniques |
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B |
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B |
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b. Identify and employ alternative sources of funding, including grants, taxes and fees |
B |
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B |
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c. Understand and apply the legal context of public affairs, administration and policy |
B |
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I |
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4. Articulate and apply a public service perspective |
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a. Behave ethically and with integrity: tell the truth, keep confidences, admit mistakes |
B |
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b. Understand and apply criteria appropriate to public affairs, administration and policy |
B |
B |
B |
B |
B |
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c. Maintain privacy and security of documents and understand Big Data challenges |
B |
B |
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I |
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5. Communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry |
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a. Communicate effectively in writing: prepares clear, concise and well-organized written materials tailored to the audience’s level of expertise and needs |
B |
B |
B |
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b. Communicate effectively in speech: presents oral information accurately, clearly, concisely persuasively tailored level of expertise and needs |
B |
B |
B |
B |
B |
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c. Work productively in teams |
B |
B |
I |
I |
I |
