{"id":312,"date":"2020-10-20T16:58:25","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T20:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps-sppa\/?page_id=312"},"modified":"2026-02-19T08:44:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T13:44:31","slug":"hands-on-courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/experience\/hands-on-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Hands-on Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Earn course credit \u2013 plus essential, in-demand employable skills and experience in the field. You\u2019ll get an unpaid part-time position within an organization where you will focus on a clearly defined project. This opportunity allows you to network within your chosen field and develop valuable work experience while also putting theory into practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The School of Public Policy &amp; Administration has four unique experiential courses to choose from. Do not miss out on these opportunities to enhance your CV! These courses have a proven track-record of translating into jobs. Honours standing recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id312_322dd3-48 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id312_322dd3-48 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id312_322dd3-48 .wp-block-kadence-pane .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id312_322dd3-48 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id312_322dd3-48 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id312_322dd3-48 kt-accordion-has-6-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane312_ec38cb-dc\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">PPAS 4111 &amp; 4112 | International Refugee Protection Regime I and II<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>AP\/PPAS 4111 3.0 \u2013 FALL; AP\/PPAS 4112 3.0 \u2013 WINTER <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The current state of the international refugee protection regime will be examined to reveal the underlying forces and dynamics at the root of the critical problems and the probable solutions facing those seeking international protection. The second course in the series analyzes specific international asylum and refugee issues from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will conduct independent research on international asylum and refugee issues and will have an Experiential Education opportunity with an organization working with refugees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Past partner organizations include:<\/strong> YMCA, New Settlement Services, FCJ Refugee Centre, Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT), Sojourn House and UNHC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane312_d0493a-4c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">PPAS 4200 | Applied Public Policy Analysis<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>AP\/PPAS 4200 6.0 <strong>\u2013<\/strong> FALL\/WINTER <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An applied analysis of specific areas of public policy chosen to reflect current public debates. Students apply their knowledge of policy analysis in the context of case studies and\/or real world projects with community partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prerequisites:<\/strong> 78 credits including AP\/PPAS\/POLS 3190 6.0 Public Administration.<br><strong>Course credit exclusions:<\/strong> AP\/PPAS 4300 6.0, AP\/GL\/POLS 4300 6.0.<br><strong>Recent partner organizations include<\/strong>: ServiceOntario, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, City of Vaughan Emergency Planning, Ontario Legislature Internship Program, United Way of Greater Toronto, Institute of Public Administration of Canada, Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasures of Ontario and National Ballet School of Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane312_cf4db0-89\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>PPAS 4310 6.0 Fall\/Winter, Y term | Program Evaluation<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong><strong>PPAS 4310 6.0 Fall\/Winter, Y term | Program Evaluation<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Provides students with the methodological tools to evaluate the effectiveness of government programs and includes a review of the literature in this area. Students will learn techniques for evaluating government programs and public policies, and develop research designs for formative evaluations, summative evaluations and needs studies. Students will undertake assessments and put research designs into practice to learn to effectively carry out the evaluation studies of government programs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prerequisites:<\/strong> AP\/POLS 3300 6.00 or AP\/PPAS 3300 6.00, or permission of the Instructor. Course credit exclusions: AP\/POLS 4300 6.00, AP\/PPAS 4300 6.00, AP\/PPAS 4310 3.00, AP\/PPAS 4320 3.00, GL\/POLS 4300 6.00.<br><strong>Past partner organizations include<\/strong>: Institute of Public Administration of Canada, Municipal Governments: City of Toronto, City of Vaughan, City of Richmond Hill, Town of New Market, Town of Aurora, Ministries of the Ontario Government: Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Attorney General, Children, Community and Social Services, Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Education, Environment, Conservation and Parks; Government and Consumer Services, Health, Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, Infrastructure, Labour, Training and Skills Development, Long-Term Care, Municipal Affairs and Housing, Natural Resources and Forestry, Solicitor General and Transportation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane312_3d3c0b-85\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">PPAS 4995 | Practicum in Public Administration<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>AP\/PPAS 4995 6.0 \u2013 FALL\/WINTER <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Public policy and administration students in their fourth year may take an independent, individually supervised reading and research course, which combines volunteer work experience in an agency with an academic analysis of that experience. Enrolment is by permission only and permission will be granted only in the spring prior to the start of the school year depending on the number of placements available and the competitiveness of the student pool. In the meantime, students should put their name on and supply a current resume via the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/undergrad\/waitlist-request-form\/\">wait list form<\/a> for this course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong> AP\/PPAS\/POLS 3190 6.0 or equivalent or permission of the course director.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recent Past partner organizations include<\/strong>: Municipal\/Regional Governments: City of Toronto, City of Vaughan, City of Markham, Township of King and the Regional Municipality of York. Ministries\/Agencies of the Ontario Government: Attorney General, Children, Community and Social Services,\u00a0Solicitor General, Transportation,\u00a0Public and Business Service Delivery\u00a0and Procurement, Energy, and the Treasury Board Secretariat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/undergrad\/waitlist-request-form\/\">Course Waitlist Request Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/co-op\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LA&amp;PS Co-op Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/experience\/events\/professional-development-workshops\/\">Professional Development Workshops<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/c4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cross Campus Capstone Course (C4)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/04\/Final-Outcomes-of-Two-Experiential-Education-Opportinities-YUSPPA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Practicum Course Information<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking to collaborate with our students on projects?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We welcome all government and non-profit organizations to contact us and submit student projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0 learnmore-block p-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/laps.apps01.yorku.ca\/machform\/view.php?id=2171777\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#810001\"> Get Started <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right small pl-2\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group border-lg border-primary p-4\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/03\/SPPA-Alumni-Promo-800\u200a\u00d7\u200a400.png\" alt=\"A group of staff and students standing together in Vari Hall\" class=\"wp-image-366107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/03\/SPPA-Alumni-Promo-800\u200a\u00d7\u200a400.png 800w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/03\/SPPA-Alumni-Promo-800\u200a\u00d7\u200a400-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practicum in Public Administration Course<br>Alumni Career Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/04\/Final-Outcomes-of-Two-Experiential-Education-Opportinities-YUSPPA.pdf\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#810001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More About Our Practicum Course <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right small pl-2\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Experiential Education Partner Testimonial from the 2023-2024 Academic Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">During the past 3 years the Land Registrations Service Branch within the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery has established a successful working relationship with the 快播视频 Placement program.&nbsp;The partnership has been a tremendous success as it prepares the students for an opportunity to work in the Ontario Public Sector, and allows the students to utilize the skills they have learned in the classroom to the work force.&nbsp;The students have been engaged, participating in various projects and completing assignments in order to develop the skills and knowledge to pursue a future career within the Ministry.&nbsp; Students who have completed the placement program have pursued careers within the OPS once they have completed their degree.&nbsp;The partnership with 快播视频 has supported our talent attraction strategy and gives the students the work experience and skills to pursue a future career opportunity within the Ontario Public Sector.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">We look forward to continuing our ongoing relationship with 快播视频.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"> \u2014 <strong>Mike Da Silva<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Senior Manager, Land Registration Services Branch (LRSB)<\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em>ServiceOntario, Registries and Licensing Services Division (RLSD)<\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em>Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">What is a placement?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will apply for a position within an organization, where you\u2019ll practise and develop the skills learned in your course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Will I be paid?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. You\u2019ll receive course credit because each placement experience is tied to a particular course.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Will I be graded?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. You\u2019ll be assigned a supervisor who will guide you through the experience and evaluate your performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">How long is the placement?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will work part-time so you can continue your studies. The length varies by course.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">How do I apply?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll get a job description that outlines the application process, which usually involves a resum\u00e9 and cover letter, interview and references.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Will I be insured while on placement?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who are on an unpaid placement are fully insured by 快播视频.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">My practicum placement was with the Program Development Unit at the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General which develops, implements and evaluates offender programs in correctional services. I also had the opportunity to deliver team projects to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and Na-Ma-Res. By the time I graduated, these experiences had sharpened my skills and abilities, given me confidence and equipped me for my career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2014 <strong>Milena Basciano<\/strong><br><em>BPA, Class of 202<\/em>3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"small\">Learn more from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/experience\/our-students\/\">current students<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/experience\/our-alumni\/\">alumni<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full border-md border-laps\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"528\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2024\/01\/Milena-Basciano_Photo-for-SPPA-Hands-On-Webpage_Cropped.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-365079\" 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