PA 591 - Planning Nonprofit/Community Services

A description of community needs and problems along with a survey of methods for assessing community needs; defining the type, quantity and quality of services desired by prospective clients and funding sources; analyzing existing services and resources; and assessing external factors (such as legal, political, economic and social) which may affect prospects for the proposed services. Goals and objectives emerging from the planning process are viewed as the foundation for program management and accountability. Two-credit offering only for those students operating under a previous degree plan requiring two (2) credits for this course.
Credits: 3