Active Course List

Basic working knowledge and vocabulary of urban design concepts and techniques in an applied problem-solving context.

Programs:

• Urban Planning (MA)

Preservation techniques, principles of structural evaluation, adaptive use potentials and options, economic consideration in preservation, and the role of legislation.

Programs:

• Urban Planning (MA)

Historic Preservation: Policy and Field Methods introduces students to the rules and laws of structural historic preservation. The course will investigate the major policy documents, laws, agencies, survey methods, and examine how they are applied in local government preservation.

Programs:

• Urban Planning (MA)

Raising resources for public and nonprofit organizations from needs assessment through obtaining funding to managing the grant after it is awarded.

Programs:

• Social Work (MSW)

A survey course covering the concepts, processes, tools, and strategies of economic development in local communities. Emphasis is on the why and how of economic development.

Programs:

• Urban Planning (MA)

Examines and applies the fundamental concepts, techniques and mechanisms for environmental planning at the city, county, and sub-state regional levels.

Programs:

• Urban Planning (MA)

Examines transportation problems of, and solutions for, large and medium sized cities. Special emphasis on reducing traffic congestion, improving management of transit systems, and linking transportation and land-use planning.

Programs:

• Urban Planning (MA)

Varying topics dealing with emerging trends and contemporary needs of students resulting from professional changes.

Problem solving in communities and direct involvement into specific areas of study of student interest.

This course will cover the concepts and methods of conducting applied social science research focused on local government and public administration applications.

Programs:

• Urban Planning (MA)

Survey course which examines the professions and processes of urban management, including community leadership, organizing, and delivering community services.

Survey of the history, concepts, values, and ethics of public-sector planning. Emphasis on practical and comprehensive approach to developing and implementing plans.

Programs:

• Social Work (MSW)
• Urban Planning (MA)

This course covers the role of law and its influence on the planning profession. Specifically, the course addresses the legal standards by which land use is regulated and controlled in the United States.

Programs:

• Urban Planning (MA)

An examination of modern principles and techniques of leadership and management. Emphasis is placed on the interactive style of leadership and behavioral concepts of management.

This course provides a set of concepts and tools to consider the design and development of public sector policies and decision making.

Provides an overview of urban administrative services with an emphasis on urban finance systems and human resource management. Examines the economic and human resource environment for local government managers' decision-making.

Programs:

• Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies (MS)

Course examines financial management utilizing accurate forecasting, fund accounting and fiscal reporting. Covers budget cycle including legal limitations on local taxation, expenditures, and debt financing.

Changing nature of management of urban and human behavior in the municipal organization. Emphasis on the development of decision-making and communication skills.

Provides an overview of urban administrative services with an emphasis on urban finance systems and human resource management. Examines the economic and human resource environment for local government managers' decision-making.

Course examines financial management utilizing accurate forecasting, fund accounting and fiscal reporting. Covers budget cycle including legal limitations on local taxation, expenditures, and debt financing.

Comprehensive planning process in urban areas, including basic studies, capital improvement programming, and exercises.

Programs:

• Urban Planning (MA)

Current planning, including zoning, subdivision regulations, annexations, and special projects.

Programs:

• Urban Planning (MA)

An advanced learning experience working in small group settings on applied projects and problem solving. The team project produced in the studio meets graduate student's capstone project requirements.

An advanced learning experience working in small group settings on applied projects and problem solving. The team project produced in the studio meets graduate student's capstone project requirements.

Programs:

• Urban Planning (MA)

Individual learning experiences arranged with faculty on a learning contract basis.