Spring 2026 Development Practice (MPA in) IA7600 section 001

Development Practitioner's Lab (DP-Lab)

DP-Lab I

Call Number 14741
Day & Time
Location
R 1:10pm-3:00pm
To be announced
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Lisa Tarantino
Type LECTURE
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

Development Practitioner's Lab I (DP-Lab I) is a required course for MPA-DP students in their second semester, focused on tools and methods for effective program design in sustainable development. Drawing on insights from over 90 MPA-DP alumni working in diverse global contexts, this course emphasizes applied learning, systems thinking, and adaptive leadership.

Students will learn and apply tools to diagnose development challenges, design interventions for social impact, and address cross-cutting themes such as communication, ethics, equity, and inclusion. The course supports students in developing a comprehensive project proposal, structured around contextual analysis, implementation planning, and critical reflection on development practice.

Web Site Vergil
Department MPA-DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE
Enrollment 0 students (55 max) as of 11:06AM Friday, October 31, 2025
Subject Development Practice (MPA in)
Number IA7600
Section 001
Division School of International and Public Affairs
Open To SIPA
Section key 20261DVPR7600U001