Spring Semester Archives - Future Generations University https://www.future.edu/category/courses/spring_semester/ Research, Learning, and Action towards inclusive and sustainable community change worldwide Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:11:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.future.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/edu_favicon_img-150x150.png Spring Semester Archives - Future Generations University https://www.future.edu/category/courses/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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]]> PRC 602 Social Research for Social Change https://www.future.edu/courses/prc602-social-research-for-social-change/ Sat, 21 Dec 2024 10:19:55 +0000 https://www.future.edu/?p=63506 Spring Semester Course PRC 602 – Social Research for Social Change Social research is foundational to engaging communities and developing a more […]

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Spring Semester Course

PRC 602 – Social Research for Social Change

Social research is foundational to engaging communities and developing a more equitable society. This course introduces you to the fundamental research skills that will allow you to move beyond assumptions and engage in participatory community-based research that contributes to social progress. With a focus on both theory and field methods, this course equips you to become a community-based researcher with a skillset in a diversity of social research methods such as interviewing, participant observation, transect walks, collecting oral histories, documentary storytelling, and analyzing data.

You will learn to:
  • Understand the social, political and ethical aspects of knowledge production
  • Design holistic research plans in line with community-based research best practices
  • Conduct literature reviews
  • Define a research problem and refine a hypothesis
  • Assess methods of data collection and distinguish between qualitative and quantitative concepts and approaches
  • Present findings in community contexts
  • Draw evidence-based conclusions from research findings that inform community projects

The goal is to create social researchers who understand the models available and can carry out their own research projects that underpin effective community development programs.

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Class Meeting Time
Cost
$2,400 USD
Continuing Education Rate
$750 USD
Scholarship
Need-Based Scholarship is available

Course Faculty

Julie is Director of Research for the Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network (LiKEN), a link- tank for policy-relevant research toward post-carbon livelihoods and communities. She is a lecturer in the Environmental Studies Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara, works with the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals to support tribes in climate change adaptation planning, and co-facilitates Rising Voices.. Read More

Dr. Julie Maldonado

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 619 Fundraising and Resource Development https://www.future.edu/courses/psk619-fundraising-and-resource-development/ Sat, 21 Dec 2024 10:11:45 +0000 https://www.future.edu/?p=63499 Spring Semester Course PSK 619 – Fundraising and Resource Development All nonprofit organizations require resources to successfully execute their mission. In a […]

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Spring Semester Course

PSK 619 - Fundraising and Resource Development

All nonprofit organizations require resources to successfully execute their mission. In a time of decreased external funding, increased expectations of accountability on the part of nonprofits, and an economic downturn that has negatively affected individual donors and funding entities, nonprofit organizations and charities must work harder to raise the funds needed. Securing financial support requires a clearly articulated case, a well-developed plan to communicate that case to identified prospects, and the ability to implement effective solicitation strategies.

In this course you will:
  • Develop a nonprofit fundraising plan to outline methods to use (annual giving, major gifts, grants, crowdfunding, community fundraiser, etc.)
  • Conduct prospect research by identifying an individual or other funder and creating a prospect brief that pulls together information about the donor and the best ask
  • Build a case for support by creating a document that outlines the organization’s mission, programs, and why others should donate to the organization
  • Draft a grant application to formally request funds for your organization or project
Apply

Limited scholarships are available for financial hardship. Please “Apply Now” and follow up with an email to registrar@future.edu to request financial support

Class Meeting Time
Mondays 9:45 ET/13:45 UTC
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 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 604 Strategic Communication for Change https://www.future.edu/courses/psk604-strategic-communication-for-change/ Sat, 21 Dec 2024 09:41:03 +0000 https://www.future.edu/?p=63468 Spring Semester Course PSK 604 – Strategic Communication for Change https://www.future.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Andrea-Comms-video.mp4 Curriculum: Introduces students to the power of understanding and using communication […]

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Spring Semester Course

PSK 604 - Strategic Communication for Change

Curriculum:

  • Introduces students to the power of understanding and using communication for social behavior change
  • Learn to plan and develop effective communication approaches and interventions while building specific skills using various multimedia tools, platforms, and practices
*Subject to change

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Limited scholarships are available for financial hardship. Please “Apply Now” and follow up with an email to registrar@future.edu to request financial support

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

Course Faculty

Andrea Anschel is a Senior Program Officer at Johns Hopkins University, Center for Communication Programs. She has over ten years of experience working in international health with an emphasis in community and social behavior change. She has vast experience in training and capacity building. She currently works on strategic behavior change communication strategies to distribute long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs).. Read More

Andrea Anschel. MPH

Assistant 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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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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]]> PSK 602 Community Resource Mapping https://www.future.edu/courses/psk602-community-resource-mapping/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:56:50 +0000 https://www.future.edu/?p=63436 Spring Semester Course PSK 602 -Community Resource Mapping Join our global classroom to learn spatial reasoning and mapping skills. With these tools […]

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Spring Semester Course

PSK 602 -Community Resource Mapping

Join our global classroom to learn spatial reasoning and mapping skills. With these tools you will be equipped to better understand your community and support evidence-based decision making. The communities where we live and work are complex. Spatial thinking allows us to see patterns and relationships, and organize ideas. Mapping skills can help document and disseminate powerful stories for change, and are transferable to many aspects of community development. Spatial data is increasingly available and accessible. When we use data, we have a responsibility to understand the complexities of data collection and use. This course will introduce you to spatial data from a wide variety of data sources, and will include discussions of data ethics, cultural considerations, and data quality.

In this course you will:

 

  • Interact with other community development practitioners around the world and learn from their stories of place and change.
  • Develop your ability to think spatially and apply that thinking to your community.
  • Use ESRI ArcGIS Online, a standard in professional mapping software, to explore, collect, analyze, and share spatial data related to your work in communities.
  • Create a StoryMap to increase the impact of your community development work.
Apply
Class Meeting Time
Fridays 9:00 AM EST/14:00 UTC
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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