Examination of the size, scope, central activities, and public impact of the nonprofit sector in the U.S. and abroad. Exploration of current trends and career opportunities in the nonprofit sector.
The exploration of the concept of public service as a "vocation," envisioning public service as a means of self-expression through which citizen-servants discover meaning and purpose in their lives by promoting the common good and developing the bonds of community.
Supervised work opportunity to explore public service professional interests and gain experience in the public or nonprofit sector. Prerequisite: Approval from the Chair of the Department of Public Administration.