Next Spring Semester Archives - Future Generations University https://www.future.edu/category/courses/next_spring_semester/ Research, Learning, and Action towards inclusive and sustainable community change worldwide Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:01:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.future.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/edu_favicon_img-150x150.png Next Spring Semester Archives - Future Generations University https://www.future.edu/category/courses/next_spring_semester/ 32 32 PRC 604 Synthesis and Integration https://www.future.edu/courses/prc604-synthesis-and-integration/ Sat, 21 Dec 2024 10:32:30 +0000 https://www.future.edu/?p=63518 Spring Semester Course PRC 604 – Synthesis and Integration This course will focus on synthesizing your graduate work into a final master’s […]

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Spring Semester Course

PRC 604 - Synthesis and Integration

This course will focus on synthesizing your graduate work into a final master’s portfolio and integrating the concepts of applied community development and SEED-SCALE into your professional growth. The course also includes reflection on what you have learned and planning how that knowledge and skills can be projected into your future growth.

*Subject to change

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Class Meeting Time
Thursdays 9:45 AM
Cost
$2,400 USD
Continuing Education Rate
$750 USD
Scholarship
Need-Based Scholarship is available

Course Faculty

Joey Aloi is a born-and-raised Appalachian from West Virginia with years of experience in local food. He spearheaded aggregation and distribution efforts for KISRA’s Paradise Farms in Dunbar, and in this capacity was one of the founding members of the Turnrow Appalachian Farms Collective. He has also served as the President of the Board of Directors of the West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition.. Read More

Dr. Joey Aloi

Associate Professor, Agroforesty
About our Learning Model

Future Generations University utilizes a unique blended learning model. Our programs combine different streams of instruction to adapt to students’ learning styles and foster community-based learning. All courses include face-to-face (either in person or via Zoom Video-Conferencing) and online components, and are complemented by applied fieldwork in communities (called Community Labs).

Rich while Remote Learning: Small Live-online Classes with Practitioner-Faculty and Peers around the world and across the US. Applied Practical Assignments that center around your community work. Mobile-first Course Materials and Online Resources.

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]]> PSK 605 Social Entrepreneurship https://www.future.edu/courses/psk-605-social-entrepreneurship/ Sat, 21 Dec 2024 09:58:51 +0000 https://www.future.edu/?p=63482 Spring Semester Course PSK 605 – Social Entrepreneurship Students will apply earned income concepts to their organization or an idea they wish […]

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Spring Semester Course

PSK 605 - Social Entrepreneurship

Students will apply earned income concepts to their organization or an idea they wish to explore to increase revenue for their organization. Emphasis will be placed on a strategy to bring clarity and focus to grow their organization’s effectiveness and impact through social entrepreneurship. Students learn how to define/revisit a social problem, understand contextual realities, develop a solution, and create a business plan for effective impact.

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Class Meeting Time
Mondays 9:45 AM
Cost
$2,400 USD
Continuing Education Rate
$750 USD
Scholarship
Need-Based Scholarship is available

Course Faculty

Dr. Ericka Harney, CAE, CFRE, GPC, CVA joined Future Generations to teach Nonprofit Management as part of her extensive career in the nonprofit sector. She earned her Ph.D. in Nonprofit Organizational Leadership for Eastern University while serving as a consultant and an Executive Director. Ericka has been faculty for several graduate and undergraduate programs in fundraising and communications and has been responsible for successful fundraising and grant awards of over $32 million.. Read More

Dr. Ericka Harney

Associate Professor
About our Learning Model

Future Generations University utilizes a unique blended learning model. Our programs combine different streams of instruction to adapt to students’ learning styles and foster community-based learning. All courses include face-to-face (either in person or via Zoom Video-Conferencing) and online components, and are complemented by applied fieldwork in communities (called Community Labs).

Rich while Remote Learning: Small Live-online Classes with Practitioner-Faculty and Peers around the world and across the US. Applied Practical Assignments that center around your community work. Mobile-first Course Materials and Online Resources.

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]]> PSK 603 Natural Resource Management https://www.future.edu/courses/psk603-natural-resource-management/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:12:25 +0000 https://www.future.edu/?p=63446 Spring Semester Course PSK 603 – Natural Resource Management This course examines how natural resources—oil, minerals, land, forest, and water—complicate conflicts and […]

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Spring Semester Course

PSK 603 - Natural Resource Management

This course examines how natural resources—oil, minerals, land, forest, and water—complicate conflicts and expose low-income countries and communities to risk and instability. Students design innovative interventions for cooperation and conflict prevention for natural resources management, conflict analysis, local governance, and peacebuilding.

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Class Meeting Time
Fridays 9:00 AM
Cost
$2,400 USD
Continuing Education Rate
$750 USD
Scholarship
Need-Based Scholarship is available

Course Faculty

Melanie Johnson’s work centers around integrating remote sensing, GIS, and related skills with field work to examine real-world conservation issues as well as communication tools. Her current research involves using UAS for natural resource monitoring. Mel is Professor of Natural Sciences and Forestry at Paul Smith’s College as well as the Program Director of Adirondack Field Ecology.. Read More

Dr. Melanie Johnson

Professor
About our Learning Model

Future Generations University utilizes a unique blended learning model. Our programs combine different streams of instruction to adapt to students’ learning styles and foster community-based learning. All courses include face-to-face (either in person or via Zoom Video-Conferencing) and online components, and are complemented by applied fieldwork in communities (called Community Labs).

Rich while Remote Learning: Small Live-online Classes with Practitioner-Faculty and Peers around the world and across the US. Applied Practical Assignments that center around your community work. Mobile-first Course Materials and Online Resources.

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