This course assists students in formulating a research problem statement, identifying its hypothesis, proposing a research design and formulating proposed intervention and analysis. Provides students the opportunity to conduct a professional presentation on their own research topics. (Pre/co-requisite: ORBH 320)

The culmination of the capstone proposal sequence, this course assists students in identifying hypothesis, proposing research design, and formulating analysis and proposed intervention. The course requires students to complete the capstone proposal and conduct a professional presentation on their topic. The completed capstone proposal will be suitable to share with a potential employer or include within a post-graduate application. (Prerequisite: ORBH 315; Co-requisite: ORBH 325)

This course is intended to introduce students to the field of public administration. It will provide an overview of the theories and practices of governmental administration, discuss both traditional and emerging public sector management issues, and explore the role of administrators in the development and implementation of public policy.

This course provides students with an understanding of the structure and function of state and local governments in the United States. Students will explore local and state-level policy issues and administrative processes. They will also explore urban issues in the U.S. and discuss solutions to all of these challenges. Pre-requisite: POL 201