Course description

Learners explore the Program Management Cycle focussing on needs assessment, program design, delivery, evaluation and data analysis, investigating how to apply these concepts within the not-for-profit community service environment. Learners will recognize the importance of applying these concepts for the benefit of the clients while following organizational mission and vision statements and how to tailor programs to meet emerging community needs. The course will also address best practices and general concepts in researching, writing and budgeting for grant/foundation proposals.

Course details

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

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Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Spring 2024 registration opens March 11, 2024. Fall 2024 registration opens July 22, 2024.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery