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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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Scheduled work assignments varying in length and content under the supervision of selected professional sponsors.

The collection and dissemination of original research in compliance with accepted research standards.

Behavior Change Foundations and Strategies is a course that focuses upon the complexity of health behavior change and the skills necessary for wellness coaches to assess, plan, and evaluate behavior change interventions for individuals and communities. Health behavior change theories and strategies will be discussed. Topics covered in class will include: behavior modification, goal setting, self-management, coping skills, and social support. Emphasis will be placed upon the application of theory and foundations to wellness coaching and disease prevention.

This course contains content associated with achieving entry-level certifications for wellness coaching. Health behavior change strategies are emphasized within the context of the health coaching theory, coaching relationship skills, well-being assessment, and goal setting.

In the course Advanced Wellness Coaching students will have an opportunity to further develop their one-on-one and/or group coaching skills with a variety of clientele. In addition, students will further develop their diversity/intercultural communication skills as it relates to health behavior change and the coaching relationship.

This course builds wellness, resilience, and academic skills designed to support your health and your life as a student through practicing skills and strategies for stress hardiness and academic success. Throughout the semester, students will identify their personal strengths, values, and interests, practice skills for healthy interpersonal relationships, and explore various domains of wellness and strategies for self-care and self-determination, in a structured and supportive environment. Students will also investigate learning styles, study and test-taking strategies, and practice various approaches to self-advocacy, planning, and SMART goal setting.