Program Planning in Development and Conflict Resolution

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) Program planning is a critical first step in most interventions by development and conflict resolution organizations. This course covers blueprint planning required for preparation of funding proposals and various forms of strategic and participatory planning required for the application of results-based management and learning approaches during program implementation. Current debates regarding approaches to planning are also reviewed. Students acquire skills necessary for conceptualizing and implementing international or domestic projects undertaken by non-governmental organizations: needs assessment, goal and purpose identification, formulation of logframe, workplan and budget, and preparation of a funding proposal. Cross-listed: IDS-4920(3). Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and IDS-4920. Requisite Courses: CRS-1200 or IDS-1100 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].