CLCM 601 Faith-Based Program Design in Disaster Relief

An effective program responds to the demonstrated needs of the people it is serving, rather than operating on assumptions, and is designed with the end-goal in mind. In this course, students will learn about the different stages and concepts involved in program design. This includes the use of data in problem analysis, choosing and prioritizing intervention areas, developing interventions and activities, and identifying program goals along with transition or exit strategies. The course will also explore the tools and frameworks used to organize and communicate the program components and the link between program design and management.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (3)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt. The thread must be at least 400 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 200 words. The student must support the initial thread with two (2) scholarly citations in current Turabian format, and the student must support each reply with at least one (1) scholarly citation in current Turabian format. All sources must have been published within the last five years. (CLO: A)

Portfolio Project Assignments (4)

Students will submit four (4) portfolio projects. The first three (3) Portfolio Projects will apply learning on program design to the Lukastan emergency scenario. For these first three assignments, the student will provide 300-600 words for each chapter assigned along with one scholarly citation per chapter from course and scholarly materials. In addition, for Chapter 1.5 of the Portfolio Project: Part 1- Needs Analysis Assignment, the student will provide 5-10 entries on a Chronology Table detailing events from the Lukastan Emergency Response scenario. Further, for Chapter 3.5 the Portfolio Project: Part 3: Logic Model Assignment, the student will create a Gantt chart showing the flow of planned emergency relief activities over a 12-month program period based on activities identified in part two of the Portfolio Project. As for the Portfolio Project: Part 4 – Program Proposal Assignment, the student will create a full donor proposal with an abstract and budget, while also compiling revised versions of the first three parts of the Portfolio Project. These assignments will make use of current Turabian formatting. (CLO: A, B, C, D)

Program Design in Disaster Relief Video Assignment

The Program Design in Disaster Relief Video Assignment provides an opportunity to apply the learning from the course materials and reflect on the importance of program design in disaster response. Through the creation of a 5–10-minute informational video, you will gain confidence in advocating for those in need and articulating the importance of gathering key data from stakeholders and assembling this material into a succinct proposal.  The student should focus on communicating effectively and should practice good oral communication skills (presentation, intonation, clarity of speech, etc.). Creativity in presentation is encouraged, but only to the extent that it enhances and does not distract from the content. (CLO: A, B, C, D)