Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: NNFA-0301 Organization's ID: R5204 Organization: U.S. Fire Administration - National Fire Academy (NFA) Location: Classroom-based Length: 6+ months of pre-coursework, 48 hours on-campus Dates Offered: 6/1/2023 - 5/31/2026 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Graduate 3 Capstone Project in Public Administration Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: In this course, students integrate, synthesize, and apply the knowledge, skills, and perspectives acquired throughout the EFO Program and demonstrate mastery of all program elements. Learning Outcomes: Integrate course expectations and key aspects of the Gettysburg Staff Ride, the EFO Program Capstone Research Paper (CRP) Presentation, daily reflections, and the EFO Program conclusion Integrate CRP presentation reflections with overarching EFO Program concepts Consider the elements of the Persuasion Model as they relate to the entire scope of the student’s role Assess leadership opportunities and influences within the context of organization, environment, and culture, and develop plans for the exercise of adaptive leadership to meet identified opportunities Develop a public policy proposal presentation based on the findings of the student’s Capstone Research Paper (CRP) for a simulated townhall forum Integrate CRP presentation reflections with overarching EFO Program concepts Consider authentic leadership and work-life balance practices in the student’s personal and professional endeavors Propose strategies for professional improvement by reflecting on the student’s CRP presentation and feedback Summarize key points from the course and overarching EFO Program curriculum General Topics: Research Guidelines The Persuasion Model Integrating the Exercise of Leadership from Gettysburg to Fire and Emergency Services Capstone Research Presentations Authentic Leadership and Work-Life Balance Connecting Research to Practice Reflection Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Classroom Exercise Discussion Learner Presentations Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Case Studies Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Presentations Written Papers Minimum Passing Score: 80% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from U.S. Fire Administration - National Fire Academy (NFA) Administration of Public Assistance for Community Recovery (NNFA-0202) Advanced Science of Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Response (NNFA-0276) Applications in the Exercise of Leadership: Capstone I (NNFA-0300) Applications of Community Risk Reduction (NNFA-0265) Command and Control of Fire Department Operations at Natural and Man-Made Disasters (NNFA-0044) Command and Control of Fire Department Operations at Target Hazards (NNFA-0045) Commercial Fire Sprinkler System Plans Review (NNFA-0293) Community Risk Reduction: A Policy Approach (NNFA-0230) Demonstrating Your Community Risk Reduction Program's Worth (NNFA-0211) View All Courses Page Content