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Level 1
Course details
Career Management
CDEV8132
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: The cost is included in the course fee. View the eText fee.
Communication in the Public Sector
COMM8085
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320
This course focuses on developing awareness and skills for the student to safely manage and conduct themself within a variety of employment settings. Through the units of the course, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their understanding and knowledge of general Health and Safety guidelines for the workplace. The course also provides participants with critical information regarding their insurance coverage (WSIB or other) while engaged in an unpaid placement as well as guidelines to follow in the event of an incident, injury or illness.
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Strategic Planning and Implementation
PLAN8050
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Introduction to Politics and Government
POLS8080
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Public Policy
POLS8090
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites: LIBS8080 OR POLS8080
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Level 2
Course details
Ethics, Diversity and Government
ETHS8100
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Introduction to Project Management
MGMT8300
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: The cost is included in the course fee. View the eText fee.
Leadership and Public Administration
MGMT8781
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Public Service Capstone
POLS8120
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites: COMM8085
- CoRequisites: MGMT8300
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Level 1
Course details
Communication in the Public Sector
COMM8085
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320
This course focuses on developing awareness and skills for the student to safely manage and conduct themself within a variety of employment settings. Through the units of the course, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their understanding and knowledge of general Health and Safety guidelines for the workplace. The course also provides participants with critical information regarding their insurance coverage (WSIB or other) while engaged in an unpaid placement as well as guidelines to follow in the event of an incident, injury or illness.
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Strategic Planning and Implementation
PLAN8050
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Introduction to Politics and Government
POLS8080
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Public Policy
POLS8090
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites: LIBS8080 OR POLS8080
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Level 2
Course details
Co-op and Career Preparation
CEPR8200
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Ethics, Diversity and Government
ETHS8100
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Introduction to Project Management
MGMT8300
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: The cost is included in the course fee. View the eText fee.
Leadership and Public Administration
MGMT8781
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Public Service Capstone
POLS8120
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites: COMM8085
- CoRequisites: MGMT8300
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Level 3
Course details
Co-op Work Term (Public Service)
COOP8040
- Hours: 420
- Credits: 14
- Pre-Requisites: CDEV8200 OR CEPR8200
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Please note:
Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.
Program outcomes
- Explore governmental systems and inter-governmental relations and the role that government plays in delivering public goods and services.
- Apply systems theory models to solve public sector organizational challenges with consideration of unions and multicultural environments.
- Comply with and support others to work in accordance with general leadership principles, relevant professional association and industry codes of ethics, and legal obligations, protocols and policies.
- Develop the advanced oral and written communications and interpersonal skills required of a public servant, including communications with the public, media and stakeholders.
- Plan and adapt the implementation of strategies and tactics to inform communication objectives, decision-making, and project management goals.
- Use research and analytical skills to examine legislation and regulations to evaluate their impact and support organizational objectives.
- Analyze Canadian social and cultural frameworks within public service.
- Investigate the various human resources and financial system processes within the Canadian public service environment.
- Use current and emerging technologies to interpret and present data and communicate effectively.