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Course Descriptionscourse. PAD405 is two months in length. Studentswho do not complete the Senior Project within thetwo-month period are eligible, at the discretion ofthe instructor, to receive a grade of “IP” with a maximumof a one-time, six-month extension. Studentswho do not complete the project at the end of theextension period will need to retake the course. Nograde of “I” can be given for this course. Grading isby H, S, or U only.PAD 620: Foundations of Public AdministrationA general survey course covering the role of thepublic sector manager in American society today.Studies current issues and leading concepts in thefield of non-profit management.PAD 622: Seminar in Urban AffairsAn examination of influences affecting decisions inthe urban political arena. Covers segments of thecommunity that impact the decision-making process(i.e., employee groups, labor influences, communitygroups, media and other special interests). Examinesthe relationship between intergovernmental agencies.PAD 626: Public Personnel PolicyAn examination of the important aspects of personnelmanagement in government, including civil serviceprocedures, affirmative action, employee motivationand organizational development.PAD 627: Quantitative Methods in PublicAdministrationA practical study of graphical methods and statisticalprocedures specifically aimed at presenting,interpreting and solving problems related to publicadministration. (This course cannot be substitutedwhere MNS 601 is required.PAD 631: Urban Planning and RedevelopmentAn examination of historical development of urbanplanning practices and concepts, general plans andtheir elements in the urban community. Also discussesthe use of technology in planning. Studentsmust complete a minimum of five PublicAdministration courses prior to taking this course.PAD 632: Financial Management and GrantAdministrationAn exploration of current governmental fiscal managementtechniques and issues. Examines varioustypes of financial and technical assistance to quasigovernmentaland non-profit management organizations.PAD 640: Public FinanceAn overview of the fundamental microeconomicanalysis of policy issues in public finance, emphasizingtaxation. Major topics include public good andexternalities, tax incidence and equity and fiscal federalism.PAD 641: Local Government BudgetingA comprehensive, straightforward look at local governmentbudgeting. Topics deal with include theadvantages and disadvantages of various approachesto revenue projection, the collection and review ofdepartmental proposals, the development of capitalbudgeting policy and other budgeting tasks. Alsoconsidered are budget implementation, accountingand financial reporting. A variety of methods formaintaining budgetary balance, preventing overspendingand dealing with contingencies are presentedand discussed.PAD 642: Seminar in Public-Private FinancingAn examination of financing partnerships betweenprivate businesses and public agencies such asschool districts, college and university institutionsand city and state governments. The course focuseson the design and construction of needed publicfacilities and the sponsoring of commercial redevelopmentprojects. Case studies provide detailed coverageof the complex process involve in taking a realestate project from conceptualization through construction.PAD 643: Contract Negotiation in the PublicSectorAn analysis of bargaining and negotiation principlesand practices in the public sector. The course focuseson the financial issues of contract negotiations andlabor relations. Case studies, simulation exercises,research projects and group discussions complementthe presentation of theory and practical experiencein developing effective negotiation skills.PAD 644: MPA Project(Prerequisites: Completion of six MPA core courses)A project where students work in teams or individuallyunder the guidance of an assigned faculty advisor.Students clarify research topics and identify datasources in preparation for the project. Students thengather data and present their research in both writtenand oral form to faculty and classmates. Gradingis H, S, or U only. PAD 644 is two months in length.PED – School PsychologyPED 504: School Psychology Orientation(1.5 quarter units)An exploration of the field of School Psychology andits suitability as a personal career choice. Emphasisis on an understanding of the multiple roles ofschool psychologists that includes counseling, coordinationand collaboration. Field experiences, usinginterviews and observations, will give studentsinsight into their future vocations. Emphasis isplaced on oral and written communication, andobservational skills. Practicum experience isrequired. Grading is S or U only. All sessions mustbe attended or the course must be repeated.PED 637: School Psychology Research(Prerequisite: ILD 625)This course is designed to provide the knowledgeand skills required to generate and evaluate researchrelevant to various areas of professional education.The work of the educator will be emphasizedthroughout the course as students produce a majorresearch and writing project. Students prepare aresearch proposal in their area of practice, obtainInstitutional review Board (IRB) approval, conductthe study and prepare an oral and written report.Course include relevant aspects of professional writingwhile remaining focused on the practical needsof educators who wish to join the larger professionalcommunity in their field of specialty. This class isscheduled for two months one day a week and atthe end of that time a grade of “IP” will be postedthen the maximum length of time is 10 additionalmonths. Note: Grading is H, S, or U only. Class sizeis 10.PED 652: Child Psychopharmacology(Prerequisite: PED 666)A study of the effects, patterns of use and delivery ofpsychopharmacological products. Evaluates and liststhe primary medications in use today; critiques pertinentresearch in psychiatric intervention as itrelates to psychotherapy; analyzes selected issues inresolving possible conflict in treatment goals.Students learn to recognize signs and symptoms thatmight be amenable to medication. Many disordersare discussed.PED 665: Test and Measurements(Prerequisite: PED 504)Covers concepts of validity, reliability, norms, itemanalysis, and standardization; selection, administration,and interpretation of published psychologicaland educational tests; development of measurablegoals by decision makers for various evaluation purpose,and the development and /or selection oftests, and collection of data.PED 666: Human Neuropsychology(Prerequisite: PED 504)Explores the theories and analysis of brain function,structure, and brain behavior relationships.PED 667: Advanced Child PsychopathologyExamines the developmental, biological, psychosocial,and cultural variables in the etiology of behavioraldisorders. Students will become familiar withcharacteristics, classification and diagnosis of behavioraldisorders that are encountered in school settings.PED 670: Advanced Social PsychologyFocuses on how individuals are affected by, an inturn affect social processes. Topics include socialcognition; social influences on beliefs, attitudes, andidentity; conformity and persuasion; culture andgender; small group influences and processes; prejudice,aggression and conflict; interpersonal attractionand love. Application of relevant theory andresearch to educational concern and settings ismade.PED 671: Cognitive Assessment(Prerequisites: PED 504, PED 665 and PED 680)Intensive practice in administration, interpretationand communication of results of assessment formetal ability. Emphasis is placed on the manyaspects of interviewing, behavioral observation,interpretation, and integrating results into case studies.PED 672: Psycho-Academic Assessment(Prerequisite: PED 671)Introduces students to the administration, interpretation,and communication of psycho-educationaltests. Emphasis is placed on assessing the visual,auditory, language and sensory disorders. Focus ison achievement and process measures, as well as thedevelopment of curriculum-based assessment. Focuswill be placed on interviewing and behavioral observation.PED 673: Emotional/Behavioral Assessment(Prerequisite: PED 672)The third course in a sequence of five assessmentcourses. In this course behavioral assessment is contrastedwith traditional academic and trait-orientedassessment and is designed to introduce and thenstrengthen student knowledge and understanding ofApplied Behavior Analysis. Practical uses of behavioralassessment in applied context with childrenand adults are emphasized. This course is not anABA Certificate course.PED 674: Special Populations Assessment(Prerequisite: PED 673)Emphasizes eligibility for special education thatincludes assessment of preschool children, diagnosisof disabling conditions, recommendations for remedialtechniques and IEP development. The course isalso designed to provide an introduction to theassessment of low incidence populations.Exceptionalities explored include Visually Impaired,Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, Autistic SpectrumDisorders, Physically Impaired, Traumatic BrainInjured and Dual Sensory Impaired.CourseDescriptions411