Introduction to statistical reasoning, theory and techniques with applications to social sciences. Summation notation, frequency distributions; graphs; percentiles; measures of central tendency and variability; standard score; the normal curve; statistical inference; one-sample tests of significance; confidence intervals; 2-sample tests of significance; linear correlation and regression; chi-square; elements of probability; sampling methods, and principles of estimation and testing. Credit given for only one of the following courses:
SSC 31100, Eco 20150,
PSY 21500,
SOC 23100,
MATH 20900.
4 hrs./wk.
This seminar introduces students to concepts and tools for understanding and evaluating leadership and organizational management. The internship placement site will serve as a case study for examining the issues and challenges faced by leaders in the public and/or private sector(s). Readings, interviews and class discussions will serve to explore questions such as:
• How do leaders make decisions in the face of uncertainty, when action is required without adequate information?
• How do leaders measure performance to ensure that their pro-grams and services are working?
• How do they involve diverse stakeholders and constituencies- with varying expectations and ideas- in co-creating, implementing and evaluating program strategy?
• To whom or what are these leaders accountable?
• How do they deliver quality, high impact services in the face of resource constraints?
Students will explore these challenges in the varying contexts of public service be they nonprofit, private for profit, philanthropic, government and faith-based institutions – and the social, economic and political forces with which they must contend. Concepts and tools such as theory of change, logic modeling, service blueprinting and performance rubrics will be introduced each week during class meetings and students, over the course of the semester, will apply these tools in constructing an organizational profile of their internship site. All Internship Placements must be approved by the Internship Director. Co-requisite: Community Change Studies Internship Recitation.
SSC 31201
3
An opportunity to expand on the topics covered in the Internship class to discuss with issues arising specific to community change organizations.
1
This course provides the opportunity to explore careers in public service and develop professional skills to succeed in the workplace. The semester-long internship experience enable students to learn by doing, while the academic component provides the opportunity to reflect on issues and topics dealt with in Washington DC. In addition to full-time internship, typically 10 blog posts, one reflection paper, informational interviews, oral presentations, and attendance to networking events.
3 or 6
The Partners for Change Fellowship (PFC) is a year-long community-based research fellowship designed to harness the energy of CCNY students and the resources of the university in new and innovative ways. Through weekly seminars and guest lectures, service assignments in unique community settings, research projects designed by leaders in the field, special events, and one-on-one advisement fellows learn to identify and effectively address public problems.
Approval of Program Director
3 hr./wk./sem
The Partners for Change Fellowship (PFC) is a year-long community-based research fellowship designed to harness the energy of CCNY students and the resources of the university in new and innovative ways. Through weekly seminars and guest lectures, service assignments in unique community settings, research projects designed by leaders in the field, special events, and one-on-one advisement fellows learn to identify and effectively address public problems.
Credits
3 cr. (6 cr. upon successful completion of two semester sequence of SSC 31710 and 31720.)
Approval of Program Director
3 hr./wk./sem
This year-long seminar is designed to serve as a broad introduction for first year Colin Powell Fellows to the study and practice of public service in the United States of America, and provide an intellectual architecture for framing service-learning experiences. Throughout the semester, students will explore the concept of public service and examine the ways in which individuals and groups organize to produce social change. Students will develop an understanding of various perspectives on policy-related issues while meeting a number of core objectives in the areas of leadership, writing, professionalism and professional development.
Approval of Program Director.
3 hr./wk./sem
This year-long seminar is designed to serve as a broad introduction for first year Colin Powell Fellows to the study and practice of public service in the United States of America, and provide an intellectual architecture for framing service-learning experiences. Throughout the semester, students will explore the concept of public service and examine the ways in which individuals and groups organize to produce social change. Students will develop an understanding of various perspectives on policy-related issues while meeting a number of core objectives in the areas of leadership, writing, professionalism and professional development..
Credits
3 cr. (6 cr. upon successful completion of two semester sequence of SSC 31810 and 31820.)
Approval of program director.
3 hr./wk.
Over the course of an academic year, Second-Year Colin Powell Fellows work in teams on a Capstone project to address challenges, solve problems and identify opportunities for a client organization or a local community. The Capstone project requires students to integrate their learning in an issue or content area and develop key process skills including project management and team management and methods for gathering analyzing and reporting data - and to do so in real time, in an unpredictable, complex real world environment. Potential projects have been identified and reviewed by the Capstone faculty. Faculty will assign students to project teams based on a number of factors including student preference and expertise as well as team size and the needs of a particular project. Teams are usually comprised of 3-5 students who bring a mix of skills and experience and have expressed an interest in the project.
Approval of Program Director.
3 hr./wk./sem
Over the course of an academic year, Second-Year Colin Powell Fellows work in teams on a Capstone project to address challenges, solve problems and identify opportunities for a client organization or a local community. The Capstone project requires students to integrate their learning in an issue or content area and develop key process skills including project management and team management and methods for gathering analyzing and reporting data - and to do so in real time, in an unpredictable, complex real world environment. Potential projects have been identified and reviewed by the Capstone faculty. Faculty will assign students to project teams based on a number of factors including student preference and expertise as well as team size and the needs of a particular project. Teams are usually comprised of 3-5 students who bring a mix of skills and experience and have expressed an interest in the project.
Credits
3 cr (6 cr. upon successful completion of two semester sequence of SSC 31830 and SSC 31840.)
Approval of Program Director.
3 hr./wk./sem