ED 629 - Strategic Planning for Public and Non-Profit Organizations

Credits: 3

Students will learn about a variety of planning models, including the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Strategic Planning Model and the Strategy Change Cycle- a proven planning process used by a large number of organizations throughout the United States. Students will be provided detailed guidance on implementing the planning process and will acquire specific knowledge and skills to make the planning process work successfully in any organization. In addition, new information will be provided to students on creating public value, stakeholder analysis, strategy mapping, balanced scorecards, and collaboration. Finally, case study analysis and field assignments will serve as important component in this course. Required for Ed.D. program/K-12 Administration and Higher Education Administration specializations. *Required second residency course.