College of Public Programs

copp.asu.edu
Debra Friedman, PhD, Dean

Community Resources and Development, School of

Public Affairs, School of

Social Work, School of

PURPOSE

The College of Public Programs offers students rare opportunities to study and advance social work, public administration, nonprofit leadership and management, community resources for recreation planning, and tourism policy and planning. The college prepares students for rewarding careers in government, nonprofit agencies, politics, social services, public administration and public management, education, business and industry, and international service.

Established in 1979, the college is the home of the School of Community Resources and Development, School of Public Affairs, and School of Social Work. The college was established to bring together academic disciplines that have a focus on community and a concern for relevance in education and scholarly potential. Professional degree and certificate programs incorporate the spirit of leadership, scholarship, and professionalism.

Students in the college are able to leverage the location of the university to address urban issues, cultural diversity, globalization, and shifting demographics. Academic programs integrate professional training, social science research, community engagement, and the latest social theories. Highly qualified faculty are committed to improving institutions’ and individuals’ capacities to address critical public issues of an urbanized, advanced, and diverse society emphasizing local, national, and global concerns. Academic and student support staff are responsive to student needs and are committed to providing comprehensive student support services to ensure student success.

The College of Public Programs is committed to excellence in instruction, innovative research, and public service and provides transdisciplinary academic degrees and certificates that recognize civic responsibility, leadership, diversity, and human potential.

ORGANIZATION

The college is composed of three academic units, each administered by a director:

School of Community Resources and Development

School of Public Affairs

School of Social Work

The college administers these centers and institutes:

Advanced Public Executive Program

Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management

Center for Urban Inquiry

Morrison Institute for Public Policy

Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center

The general administration of the college is the responsibility of the dean, who is responsible to the executive vice president and provost. For more information, access the college’s Web site at copp.asu.edu.

ADMISSION

Freshmen and Transfers

Individuals interested in admission to an undergraduate program in the College of Public Programs should refer to Undergraduate Admission. Students who meet the minimum university admission requirements are admitted to the appropriate undergraduate academic unit of the college as a preprofessional.

Professional Status Admission Requirements

Entry to any undergraduate academic unit of the college with professional status requires the completion of

 1. at least 56 semester hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50;

 2. the university First-Year Composition requirement and the university mathematical studies requirement (see University Graduation Requirements); and

 3. the College of Public Programs writing competence, communication, and computer requirements (see College Degree Requirements).

The academic units may also have additional requirements.

Most upper-division courses in the college are not open to preprofessional students. Preprofessionals should check the catalog information in their major fields to determine any course enrollment restrictions. Students should refer to this catalog and advising documents for specialized departmental retention and/or continued enrollment requirements in their major courses.

Transfer Credit

In most cases, course work successfully completed at a regionally accredited four-year institution of higher education is accepted into the respective academic unit.

Transferable course work successfully completed at an accredited two-year institution of higher education (community or junior college) transfers as lower-division credit up to a maximum of 64 semester hours.

Successful completion is defined for purpose of transfer as having received a grade comparable to an “A” (4.00), “B” (3.00), or “C” (2.00) at ASU. The acceptance of credits is determined by the director of Undergraduate Admissions, and the utilization of credits toward degree requirements is at the discretion of the academic unit and the college.

ADVISING

The mission of the College of Public Programs professional academic advising staff is to assist students in developing meaningful educational plans to meet their academic, career, and personal goals in an ongoing process of evaluation and clarification.

The advisors strive to perform their duties in a professional, ethical, confidential, accurate, and supportive manner, respecting student diversity and needs, and always holding the individual in highest regard. The student and advisor should accomplish this process in a spirit of shared responsibility to develop academic excellence, strong decision-making skills, and self-reliance.

A student who has been admitted to the College of Public Programs is assigned an academic advisor from the academic unit of the student’s major area of study. Questions about advising should be directed to the student’s academic advisor or to the College of Public Programs Student Services Office, WILSN 203.

Mandatory Advising

The following categories of students are required to receive advising and to be cleared on the Mandatory Advising Computer System before they may register for classes:

 1. students with admissions competency deficiencies;

 2. all freshmen;

 3. transfer students in their first semester at ASU;

 4. readmitted students;

 5. students on probation;

 6. students who have been disqualified;

 7. students with special admissions status; and

 8. all Social Work undergraduate majors.

Course Load

A normal course load per semester is 15 to 16 semester hours. The maximum number of hours for which a student can register is 18 semester hours unless an overload petition has been filed and approved by the Department/School Standards Committee and the Academic and Student Affairs Committee of the college. Semester course loads may be further limited for students in mandatory advising.

Petitions for overload are not ordinarily approved for students who have a cumulative GPA less than 3.00 and who do not state valid reasons for the need to register for the credits. Students who register for semester hours in excess of 18 and do not have an approved overload petition on file may have courses randomly removed through an “administrative drop” action.

Specific degree requirements are explained in detail under the respective college, school, and department sections.

DEGREES

Successful completion of a four-year program of 120 semester hours is specified by the respective academic unit within the College of Public Programs. See College of Public Programs Baccalaureate Degrees and Majors.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Master’s degree programs are offered by the three academic units of the College of Public Programs, and two of the units offer doctoral degrees. See the College of Public Programs Graduate Degrees and Majors.

For more information on courses, faculty, and programs, see the Graduate Catalog.

SCHOOL OF EXTENDED EDUCATION

The university-wide School of Extended Education provides an interactive link between ASU and the diverse communities it serves. The college assesses lifelong learning requirements and works in partnership with campuses, other colleges, and the community to serve learners, using a network of locations, programs, schedules, and technologies.

For more information, see School of Extended Education, or access the Web site at www.asu.edu/xed.

UNIVERSITY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to fulfilling college and major requirements, students must meet all university graduation requirements.

First-Year Composition Requirement

Students must demonstrate reasonable proficiency in written English by achieving a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher in both ENG 101 and 102 (or ENG 107 and 108 for international students), or in ENG 105 or its equivalent. Should a student receive a grade lower than “C” (2.00) in any of the courses, it must be repeated until the specified proficiency is demonstrated. Composition courses transferred from out-of-state institutions must be evaluated and approved by the Writing Programs Office.

General Studies Requirement

All undergraduate students in the College of Public Programs are required to complete the university General Studies requirement to be eligible for graduation in any of the undergraduate curricula offered by the college.

General Studies courses are regularly reviewed. To determine whether a course meets one or more parts of the General Studies requirement, see General Studies, and the current Schedule of Classes.

General Studies courses are also identified following course descriptions according to the Key to General Studies Credit Abbreviations.

COLLEGE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the university General Studies requirement, the College of Public Programs has requirements in communication, computer science, and writing competence.

Communication Requirement

Undergraduate students in the College of Public Programs are required to take a course in communication that provides an overview of human communication in public and/or cultural contexts and helps students develop oral presentation skills and competence. Students majoring in Social Work choose from the following courses:

COM 100 Introduction to Human Communication SB (3)

COM 225 Public Speaking L (3)

COM 230 Small Group Communication SB (3)

COM 241 Introduction to Oral Interpretation L/HU (3)

COM 259 Communication in Business and the Professions (3)

Majors in the School of Community Resources and Development choose from COM 225, 241, or 259.

Computer Requirement

A computer course is required for all undergraduate majors. Any computer (CS) course from the university General Studies list is acceptable. It may be included within the numeracy requirement or department or school degree program, where appropriate.

Non-English Language Requirement

The School of Social Work requires proficiency in a language other than English.

Writing Competence Requirement

In addition to ENG 101 and 102 First-Year Composition or their equivalent, one of the following courses in advanced written expository composition is required of all undergraduate majors:

ENG 215 Strategies of Academic Writing L (3)

ENG 216 Persuasive Writing on Public Issues L (3)

ENG 217 Writing Reflective Essays L (3)

ENG 218 Writing About Literature L/HU (3)

ENG 301 Writing for the Professions L (3)

JMC 201 Journalism Newswriting L (3)

JMC 202 Radio-Television Writing L (3)

The writing competence course may be counted as fulfilling the university General Studies literacy and critical inquiry (L) requirement if it is on the university-approved list.

Pass/Fail Option

The College of Public Programs does not offer any courses for pass/fail credit. Courses completed for pass/fail credit outside the College of Public Programs may count only as elective credit in meeting degree requirements.

Limit on Physical Education Activity Hours

No more than eight hours of physical education activity courses may be counted within the minimum 120 hours required for graduation.

PREPROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Students should refer to the respective department or school section of the catalog and to department or school advising documents for more information on requirements.

Undergraduate Credit for Graduate Courses

To enable undergraduate students to enrich their academic development, the Division of Graduate Studies and the individual academic units of the College of Public Programs allow qualified students to take graduate-level courses for undergraduate credit. To qualify for admission to a graduate-level course, the student must have senior standing (87 or more semester hours successfully completed) and a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher. In addition, permission to enroll must be given before registration and must be approved by the instructor of the course, the student’s advisor, the department chair or school director, and the dean of the college in which the course is offered.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND RETENTION

Good Standing

Students in the College of Public Programs are considered to be in good standing for the purpose of retention if they maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher in all courses taken at ASU. However, to achieve professional status in the undergraduate degree programs in the college, students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher at ASU.

Probation

Any student who does not maintain good standing is placed on academic probation. A student on academic probation is required to observe any limitations or rules the college may impose as a condition for retention.

Disqualification

A student who is on probation becomes disqualified if (1) the student has not returned to good standing or (2) the student has not met the required semester GPA.

Disqualification is exercised at the discretion of the college and becomes effective on the first day of the fall or spring semester following college action. A disqualified student is notified by the Office of the Registrar and/or the dean of the college and is not allowed to register for a fall or spring semester at the university until reinstated. A student who is disqualified may not attend as a nondegree student.

Reinstatement

Students seeking reinstatement after disqualification should contact the College of Public Programs Student Services Office regarding procedures and guidance for returning to good standing. When reinstatement includes readmission, application must be made to the Readmissions Section of the University Registrar.

All academic disciplinary action is the function of the College of Public Programs Student Services Office, WILSN 203, under the direction of the dean of the college. Students having academic problems should call this office for advising at 480/965-1034.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Barrett Honors College

The College of Public Programs cooperates with the Barrett Honors College, which affords superior undergraduates opportunities for interdisciplinary seminars and special topic courses taught by selected faculty. Honors students receive supplemental advising, priority preregistration, and complete a senior honors thesis. Participating students can major in any academic program. A full description of the requirements and the opportunities offered by the Barrett Honors College can be found in The Barrett Honors College.

For more information, visit the College of Public Programs Student Services Office at WILSN 203, or call 480/965-1034. For more information about the Barrett Honors College, call 480/965-2359, or access the Web site at honors.asu.edu.

Certificate in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies

The undergraduate certificate in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies is offered by the Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies, administered through the College of Public Programs.

Lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgendered (LGBT) people play important roles as colleagues, clients, parents, children, siblings, neighbors, employees and employers, religious leaders, and friends. Given the increasing visibility and changing political climate for LGBT people in the United States, all students — not only those who identify themselves as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender – are served well by learning about the histories, communities, and contemporary social issues regarding people from LGBT backgrounds. The educational experience is enhanced when students are introduced to complex intersections between and among sexual, racial, ethnic, religious, geographic, and national identities. The philosophy of this certificate program is to promote intellectual and pedagogical diversity as one of the university’s greatest assets, in part by instilling in students sensitivity to cultures different from their own, but also through careful analysis of the self in historical, artistic, and sociocultural contexts.

The goals of the certificate program are to give students knowledge about specific lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered communities; knowledge about the history and maintenance of the category, “lesbians and gay men”; theoretical perspectives on “heterosexuality” as a presumptive sexual identity; an understanding of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies as an academic area of inquiry; an understanding of community politics, dynamics, and conflicts; use-inspired education that culminates in a public presentation; and practical experience in utilizing course work knowledge in the community through an internship or community service project.

For information on the faculty and certificate requirements, access the Web site at copp.asu.edu.

College of Public Programs Council

The College of Public Programs Council is a unit of Associated Students of Arizona State University and serves as the coordinating body of student activities in the college. The council fosters communication, cooperation, and understanding among undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff. As the official representative student organization to the dean and college administration, the council appoints student members to faculty committees, cosponsors events with the college alumni association, and represents students at college and university functions.

Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management

The Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management (CNLM) promotes the understanding of the nonprofit sector in community life and focuses on effective practices that help organizations meet their mission. The center coordinates a nonprofit sector research program, facilitates educational offerings in nonprofit studies, and serves as a convener on contemporary issues. CNLM provides information and selected technical assistance services pertaining to such topical concerns as philanthropy, effective board governance, and social enterprise. The center facilitates relationships among students, faculty, and community organizations across the range of its research and outreach activities. In addition, the center convenes leaders and managers from the nonprofit, business, and government sectors on issues pertinent to building nonprofit capacity in the region. CNLM is the leading nonprofit academic center in the region. It is nationally recognized for its knowledge and tools that support leader and manager effectiveness. The center supports the activities of three complementary nonprofit education programs at ASU; the American Humanics Program (undergraduate certificate), a postbaccalaureate program (graduate certificate program in Nonprofit Leadership and Management), and a professional development education program (through the Nonprofit Management Institute). For more information, call 480/965-0607, or access the Web site at nonprofit.asu.edu

Center for Urban Inquiry

The mission of the Center for Urban Inquiry (CUI) is threefold: critical social science research, community engagement, and innovative education. The research agenda prioritizes the scrutiny of economic and social privilege and disadvantage. Specific research requests from policymakers, nonprofit and government agencies, and citizen groups are also considered. This includes a rapid response community research initiative established to provide intensive feedback to community research requests that must be completed within a limited time frame, as well as long-term process and outcome evaluations of programs and policies in the private and public sectors. CUI also facilitates collaborative research efforts among faculty, research professionals, and students. Such research includes an examination of the individual and collective costs of poverty in the Southwest and the design of comprehensive research to explore the extent and nature of racial profiling among agents of social control.

The center’s direct community involvement ranges from the local to the global. This includes support of neighborhood groups advocating for homeowners and renters within the context of urban development and displacement, the creation of a hospital-based community partnership to combat youth violence, and participation in United Nations summits on sustainable development and indigenous peoples’ rights. The center serves the university and community through innovative educational endeavors, including a distance-learning college program for incarcerated women, in-depth research training for graduate and undergraduate students, and courses in service learning, community action research, and international urban issues. CUI also serves as the administrative and programmatic home for the needs-based Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars Program for nontraditional students.

For more information, call 480/965-9216, access the center’s Web site at www.asu.edu/copp/urban, or write

CENTER FOR URBAN INQUIRY

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

PO BOX 874603

TEMPE AZ 85287-4603

Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center

The Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center (SIRC) conducts multidisciplinary, community-based research on health disparities among the populations of the Southwest, concerning drug abuse, HIV/AIDS, and mental health. Research efforts focus on the needs and strengths of families and youth from diverse communities, and strive to foster a stronger link between practice and research in the social work and service delivery fields. The research center’s goal is to develop a comprehensive interdisciplinary center for culturally oriented research on drug abuse and other health outcomes that will strengthen the university’s capacity as a leader in the Southwest region, nationally, and internationally.

SIRC strengthens the institutional infrastructure of the School of Social Work, enhances the research capabilities of faculty and community social workers, and draws across many disciplines to create dynamic research partnerships. The center’s research affiliates include faculty from nursing, psychology, social work, sociology, and other departments. SIRC is funded through competitive research grants and subcontracts awarded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and by ASU.

The mission of SIRC is to carry out interdisciplinary research in health disparities with populations of the Southwest, and increase the number and capacity of social work researchers working in the areas of substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and mental health. The center’s multidisciplinary and community-based research in these priority areas focuses on culturally-grounded prevention research, and culturally responsive and resiliency-focused services research.

SIRC studies the strengths, competencies, and other protective factors that buffer against drug use and risk behaviors of families and youth. Research focuses on the diverse cultural communities of the Southwest and the way that drug use, HIV/AIDS, and mental health are connected to ethnic, gender, developmental, geographic, and other social identity variables.

SIRC provides predoctoral applied research education to graduate students from social work, sociology, and other departments. In addition, SIRC provides continuing education and research dissemination activities in association with its community advisory board members and partners.

For more information, call 480/965-4699, access the center’s Web site at sirc.asu.edu, or write

SOUTHWEST INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH CENTER

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

PO BOX 873711

TEMPE AZ 85287-3711

College of Public Programs

The academic units within the College of Public Programs may use the CPP prefix for course offerings that cross disciplinary boundaries.

Omnibus Courses. For an explanation of courses offered but not specifically listed in this catalog, see Omnibus Courses.

Graduate-Level Courses. For information about courses numbered from 500 to 799, see the Graduate Catalog, or access www.asu.edu/aad/catalogs on the Web. In some situations, undergraduate students may be eligible to take these courses; for more information, see Graduate-Level Courses.