Department of Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Organizational Leadership - PAD - 596

z-2020-2021 Course - Change

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  • Department*
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  • Course Type*
  • Prefix*
    [Do not include course title] Example: APA
    Code*
    596
    596
    [Do not include course title] Example: 100

  • If changing code, code number x90-x99 are reserved.  See the Curriculum Manual, page 29 for detail.  Only use one of these numbers if your course matches one of these categories.

  • Course ID
  • Status*
  • Proposed Course Change(s)
    Select all that apply from the following list (NOTE: if the course is undergoing a substantial change (more than 30%), delete the course using a Course Deletion form and start a proposal for a New Course)
  • If other is selected, indicate change here:
  • Does this course require Graduate approval?*
  • Does this course require TEC approval?*

  • General Education Courses:

    If you are submitting this course for consideration as a General Education course you must select "Yes" for the question "Is this proposal for a General Education Course?"

    If "Yes" is selected, you must also complete the 2018-2019 General Education - New form.  These courses must complete the General Education Committee review and approval process before they will be reviewed through this process.

  • Is course currently a General Education Course?*
    Changes to general education courses must be reviewed and approved by Director of General Education Program before going to UCC for final approval.
  • If yes, select course category
  • General Education Code (in title)
  • Course Suffix
    (if applicable)
  • Course Title*
    Internship in Public Administration
    Internship in Public Administration
  • Credits:*
    (1-3 credits)
    (1-3 credits)
    i.e. "(3 credits)"
  • Classroom + Lab/Studio Hours
    0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    i.e. "3 classroom + 0 lab/studio"
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  • Course Description (limited to 50 words only.)*

    An opportunity for students to expand their professional experience and learn about government, nonprofit, and related organizations. Requirements are coordinated among student, program coordinator, and organization.

  • Prerequisite(s):

    Consent of program coordinator.

    This field is required. If there is no prerequisite, use the word “None.” If this course is numbered 3xx or higher, a prerequisite (or corequisite) is required. If it has none, this course will be rejected.
  • Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s):
  • Corequisite(s):

  • Justifications for Course Changes are required.  

    Without adequate justification, proposal will not be approved.

  • Justification For Course Change

    Credit-hour change: We found the 1-15 credit hours to be excessive, especially for a minor. Therefore, we are proposing it be reduced to 1-3 credit hours.

    Course description: The existing course description is generic and not appropriate for someone in the Public Service minor. Generally, the internships should be with public or nonprofit hosts, not private hosts.

    Pre-req: The existing pre-req is outdated. We do not have an internship coordinator. The program coordinator sets up internships.

    Course number: Since this course was originally created, we have developed an expedited BA to MPA pathway for NKU undergraduate students. With this pathway, the MPA Admissions Committee can waive up to nine credit hours of the 39-credit-hour program for undergraduate students who successfully complete 500-level PAD coursework. In the first few years of this effort, we have found that there are students, primarily seniors, who are involved in meaningful internships that the Admissions Committee could consider as part of the credits to be waived in the MPA program. Thus, it makes sense to change the Internship course number from 496 to 596. (The MPA program has an Internship course, which is PAD 696.) 

    (this should include any direct or indirect assessment findings that have led you to this proposed change)
  • How does this course change strengthen the program?

    Overall, these changes make the Internship course in the curriculum/catalog to be more aligned with what happens with internships in reality. Specifically, students are doing internships -- or can do them -- in public or nonprofit organizations for 1-3 credit hours.  

    Further, it enhances NKU students' opportunity to transition from an undergraduate student with a Public Service minor to a graduate student in the MPA program. We cannot have a 4+1 or 3+2 program, like many programs at other universities, so this is a small adjustment to help guide and support our students from a bachelor's program to a master's program. 

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  • Provide Detailed Course Topics
    Week by week description.

  • Specify Semester/Year Proposed Changes Are to Take Effect

  • Semester
    Year
  • Grading Option
  • SAP Designator
  • What is the "Primary" Delivery Method for this course?
  • Repeatable:
  • If Repeatable, Max Credits:
    99 for unlimited

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    3. Scroll to bottom and select "Generate Report" 

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  • Date of impact report
    03/03/2020
    03/03/2020
  • Courses in impact report
  • Programs in impact report

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  • Have you contacted the affected Departments?

  • If yes, please attach memorandum of understanding from Departments affected in the Proposal Toolbox .

  • Is course required for a Major, Minor, or included in a Track/ Concentration/ Specialization offered by your Dept. and are you changing its title/prefix/ code?

  • If yes, please submit a Major, Minor, or Certificate Program Change Form.

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