Non-profit Sector Leadership and Innovation Course Offerings

BUS 100

Introduction to Business

This course will introduce students to the functional areas of business in a variety of organizations.
* Note: Students who have received credit for more than two of BUS 210 (or ADMN 210), BUS 250 (or ADMN 250), BUS 270 (or ADMN 270), BUS 275 (or ADMN 275), BUS 288 (or ADMN 288), BUS 290 (or ADMN 290), BUS (or ADMN) course numbered 300 or higher may not take or receive credit for BUS 100. Students may not receive credit for both BUS 100 and ADMN 100.*

BUS 260

Introduction to Organizational Behaviour

This introductory course addresses the basic concepts and processes of organizational behaviour. Topics will include: individual level variables, such as perception, personality, attitudes, and motivation; interpersonal and group processes, such as communication, teams, leadership, and power; and, organizational level factors such as organizational design, culture, and change.
***Prerequisite: ENGL 100, or ACAD 100, or KIN 101.***
*Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 260 and ADMN 260.*

BUS 364

Managing a Diverse Workforce

This course concerns the increasing diversity of the work force and the major challenges and opportunities faced by organizations and their managers. Topics will include: maintaining fairness and justice, making effective decisions for performance improvement, allowing flexibility, and managing in the global environment. The course also examines the legal frameworks in place that value and protect employee and employer rights related to gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, etc.
***Prerequisite: BUS 250 (or ADMN 250) or NSLI 310***
*Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 364, ADMN 364, ADMN 435AP, and NSLI 390AA.*

IDS 101

Interdisciplinary Studies: Contemporary Issues

This course examines transformational ideas in the contemporary world. An interdisciplinary, critical approach is used to consider complex issues around technology and social change. The underlying themes are agency and leadership. Community service learning is a course component.

IS 302

Non-Governmenal Organizations Crossing Borders

Do non-governmental organizations make a difference? How do they interact with and alter the international state system? This course examines the activities and influence of transnational non-governmental organizations such as global struggles against colonialism and slavery; and campaigns for human rights, women's rights, indigenous rights and banning land mines.
***Prerequisite: IS 100 (formerly INTL 100) or 30 credit hours***

JS 350

Justice and Indigenous Peoples

Intended to help human service workers understand the background of current issues, including aboriginal rights, land claims and self-government. Explores aboriginal history, colonization, settlement, displacement, and constitutional issues here and abroad.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours including JS 090 and JS 100, or permission of the Department Head.***

JS 383

Social Justice Movements

Examines the theories, meanings and practices of social justice movements in Canada and internationally. Examines local, national, and international social movements and the ways in which economic globalization has led to the formation of the anti-globalization movement. Analyzes the strategies and forms of resistance used by social movements to effect social, economic, political and religious change.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours including JS 090 and JS 100, or permission of the Department Head.***

JS 415

Program Evaluation

Introduction to organizational, methodological and professional issues involved in evaluating programs in government and non-government organizations that deal with justice issues. This course offers a practical understanding of the evaluation process, including identification of key evaluation questions, program logics, measurement, research design, and qualitative evaluation.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours including one JS 300-level course, or permission of the Department Head.***

JS 484

Community Advocacy and Public Policy

Explores general approaches and practical skills that can be used in working to achieve justice-related goals, including policy analysis, political advocacy, organizational and community-based activism, public education, and community development.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours including JS 090 and JS 100, or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of JS 484 or JS 384.*

NSLI 100

Foundations of the Nonprofit Sector

An introduction to the nonprofit and voluntary sector in Canada and the organizations that comprise it. The course examines the history, size, scope, and roles of the sector in society, relationships with government and other sectors and accountability in the context of governing and managing a private not-for-profit corporation.
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of NSLI 100, IDS 290AA or NSLI 200.*

NSLI 220

Nonprofit Advocacy and Community Development

Theoretical and practical consideration of nonprofit advocacy work, including power structures and systems, government structures, community development and organizing, and networking and engaging community residents to achieve changes in public policies and programs and to educate about societal problems. Legal restrictions on charities' advocacy are examined.
***Prerequisite: NSLI 100 or 12 credit hours, or permission of the Program Director.***
*Note: NSLI 100 may be taken concurrently.*
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of NSLI 220, NSLI 320, IDS 290AE, or JS 384.*

NSLI 230

Nonprofit Communications and Strategic Relationship Building

Communications with the general public, governments, other nonprofits, businesses, media, funders and donors in order to build intentional relationships are explored. Theory and practice are integrated in examining relationships and accountabilities. New perspectives on social media, virtual/public presence, branding, key messages, and time-sensitive response mechanisms are discussed.
***Prerequisite: NSLI 100 or 12 credit hours, or permission of the Program Director.***
*Note: NSLI 100 may be taken concurrently.*
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of NSLI 230 or NSLI 330.*

NSLI 240

Community Based Research in the Nonprofit Sector

This course is designed to equip students with an understanding of theories and practices linked to participatory approaches to research and community engagement. Students will recognize the links between these approaches, social inclusion, and societal transformation.
***Prerequisite: NSLI 100, or 12 credit hours, or permission from the Program Director.***
*Note: NSLI 100 maybe taken concurrently.*

NSLI 260

Nonprofit Organization Governance and Leadership

The course emphasizes theoretical and practical considerations in the governance of nonprofit organizations. It focuses on what boards, the volunteers who serve on them do, and how they do it to maximize nonprofit governance and organizational effectiveness. Emphasis on competencies of highly effective boards, CEOs, board chairs, and leadership volunteers.
***Prerequisite: NSLI 100 or 12 credit hours, or permission of the Program Director.***
*Note: NSLI 100 may be taken concurrently.*
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of NSLI 360 or NSLI 260.*

NSLI 340

Nonprofit Program Planning and Evaluation

Effective program planning and evaluation based on understanding the shifting external environment in which staff and volunteers operate, as well as their internal environment. Includes mixed methods research; external environment trend analyses and projections; internal organization database management and analytic strategies; program evaluation and decision-making models; and special projects management.
***Prerequisite: NSLI 100 or 12 credit hours, or permission of the Program Director.***
*Note: NSLI 100 may be taken concurrently.*

NSLI 350

Nonprofit Financial Management and Philanthropy

Financial management and philanthropy, focusing on diverse funding sources and formulas: governments, donors, corporate sponsorships, fundraising, social enterprises, etc. Introduction to financial monitoring systems, roles in nonprofit organizations, creating and monitoring annual budgets, internal and external reports and procedures, cost accounting methods, long range financial planning, building capacity for innovation.
***Prerequisite: NSLI 100 or 12 credit hours, or permission of the Program Director.***
*Note: NSLI 100 may be taken concurrently.*

NSLI 370

Fund Development in Nonprofit Organizations

Will cover the fundamentals and challenges of fundraising and resource development in non-profit and voluntary sector organizations. Topics covered will include working through the donor cycle, the importance of relationship building, establishing revenue streams, grant-writing, and the role of the Board and governance for organizational sustainability.
***Prerequisite: NSLI 100 or 12 credit hours, or permission of the Program Director.***
*Note: NSLI 100 may be taken concurrently.*
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of NSLI 390AB or NSLI 370.*

NSLI 380

Nonprofit Sector Leadership and Strategy

This course is an introduction to the leadership competencies needed for nonprofit organization management. This includes the fundamentals of strategic planning, leadership styles, team building, leveraging volunteer support, and strategies for sustainability and growth.
***Prerequisite: NSLI 100 or 12 credit hours, or permission from the Program Director.***
*Note: NSLI 100 maybe taken concurrently.*
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of NSLI 380 or NSLI 300.*

PHIL 272

Contemporary Moral Issues

A philosophical consideration of such contemporary moral issues as racism, sexism, abortion, the right to privacy, adultery, homosexuality, capital punishment, pacifism, the obligation to obey laws, and social justice.
*** Prerequisite: PHIL 100 or completion of 15 credit hours ***

PHIL 276

Professional Ethics

Philosophical consideration of ethical problems which arise in the context of the conduct of various professions. Areas may include justice, business ethics, biomedical ethics, ethics of education, ethics of privacy and confidentiality (with applications to journalism, social work, psychology), and environmental ethics.
***Prerequisite: PHIL 100 or completion of 15 credit hours.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of PHIL 276 or JS 276.*

PSCI 100

People, Power and Politics: An Introduction

An introduction to the issues, concepts and institutions of contemporary politics in both Canadian and international contexts, inviting critical thinking on subjects such as power, citizenship, democracy, diversity, feminism and colonialism. It links these topics to current world political events and issues. The objectives of the course are to introduce concepts and approaches in political studies; and to cultivate civic education.

SOC 208

Inequality and Social Justice

This course introduces students to sociological perspectives on issues of inequality and social justice. It analyzes the origins and consequences of social inequalities and the mechanisms by which they are perpetuated and challenged.

*** Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or or SOC 100 or permission of Department Head.

* Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology *


* Note: Formerly numbered SOC 206. Students may not receive for both SOC 208 and SOC 206. *

SOC 211

Sociology of Diversity and Intersectionality in Canada

This course introduces sociological approaches to diversity, equity and inclusion. It explores social policy and practices focusing on the complex intersections of race, gender, glass, age, disability, citizenship, and other factors. Course discussion topics include: Indigenous communities, human rights, inequality, newcomer experiences, active citizenship, and complex identity issues.
*** Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or or SOC 100 or permission of Department Head.
* Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology *

SOC 214

Sociology of Indigenous People in Canada

This course introduces students to the experience of Indigenous peoples in Canada from a sociological perspective. Employing historical and contemporary examples, students are introduced to policies and legislation shaping relationships between Indigenous peoples and other Canadians. Specific topics might include the neglect of Indigenous issues in Canadian sociological studies, applying social theory to the study of Indigenous issues, identity, Aboriginal and treaty rights, self-government, assimilation, land claims, health, education and justice.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or SOC 100 or permission of the Department Head***
*Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology*

SOC 308

Power and Social Justice

This course examines sociological perspectives on the impact of social power on social justice. It utilizes both historical and theoretical materials to analyze the effect on inequalities of power and wealth on justice and injustice in society.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours, including completion of one 200 level SOC course, or permission of the Department Head.***

SRS 340

Governance and Legal Issues in Third Sector Organizations

This course is designed to investigate the legal issues and management of risk in the sport and recreation delivery systems. This course will provide a basic understanding of the governmental systems and governing bodies that influence the delivery of recreation services and legal issues students will likely encounter in their future professions.
***Prerequisite: 60 credit hours***