Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: NNFA-0300 Organization's ID: M5104 Organization: U.S. Fire Administration - National Fire Academy (NFA) Location: Online Length: 5-25 hours per week for 12 weeks 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 research writing elements. Learning Outcomes: Describe course expectations and key aspects of the research process, including the principles of research ethics, to prepare for developing an EFO Capstone Research Paper (CRP) Compose a Capstone Research Paper (CRP) topic proposal, including a potential worldview and general research methods Develop the first chapter of the Capstone Research Paper (CRP) proposal, which will provide a comprehensive introduction to a chosen research topic, including the relevant background information and rationale for the proposed study Develop the second chapter of the Capstone Research Paper (CRP) proposal, which will identify and assess peer-reviewed articles related to a chosen research topic Develop the third chapter of the Capstone Research Paper (CRP) proposal, including the chosen methodology, research instruments, participant inclusion criteria, and ethical research considerations Compose a formal proposal for the Capstone Research Paper (CRP) General Topics: Responsible Conduct of Research APA Writing Research Topic Selection Introduction, Background, and Significance Literature Review (reading, writing, peer-reviewed sources) Research Methodologies Research Proposal Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Computer Based Training Discussion Practical Exercises Required Reading - Textbook Methods of Assessment: Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Quizzes 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 Life Support Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents (NNFA-0019) Advanced Science of Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Response (NNFA-0276) Analytical Tools for Decision-Making (NNFA-0261) Applications in the Exercise of Leadership: Capstone II (NNFA-0301) Applications of Community Risk Reduction (NNFA-0265) Best Practices in Community Risk Reduction (NNFA-0255) Building Organizational Support for Community Risk Reduction (NNFA-0256) Campus Fire and Life Safety: Public Education (NNFA-0243) View All Courses Page Content