Course Catalog

Public Service

CERTIFIED PUBLIC MANAGER® (CPM)Hybrid Campus

Fee: $2,985.00
Format: Hybrid
Course Dates: 7/6/2026 - 6/25/2027
Instructor: LynnAnn Erickson, Tom Sturtevant

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Course Overview
The Certified Public Manager® (CPM) Program offered by Utah Valley University is a rigorous, nationally accredited leadership development program designed for professionals in public and nonprofit sectors. Structured as a 12-month hybrid program, it totals 300 instructional hours, blending three weeks of asynchronous online content with a full-day, in-person Application Lab each month. Each monthly module focuses on a core competency essential to effective public service management, including ethical decision-making, inclusive stakeholder engagement, systems thinking, strategic planning, conflict resolution, project leadership, and organizational change. Participants progressively build a leadership portfolio, culminating in a Capstone Showcase and Reflection, which applies their learning to a real-world challenge. This program supports workforce development priorities by equipping participants with practical tools and leadership strategies grounded in public service values. The cohort model encourages professional networking and collaboration across government and nonprofit organizations. Enrollment is open to current and emerging leaders in state, local, and federal government agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations. For agency billing or group enrollment inquiries, please contact schapple@uvu.edu.
Lead Instructor
Dr. Tom Sturtevant is Department Chair of Public Health at Utah Valley University and a tenured associate professor in the College of Health and Public Service. He also supports the Certified Public Manager program through UVU Continuing Education. With more than 40 years of experience in emergency services, public administration, and higher education, Dr. Sturtevant brings a practical, student-centered, and strengths-based approach to leadership and teaching. He has served as Associate Dean and Interim Dean, leading work in strategic planning, program development, and faculty support. He is a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and his research focuses on strengths-based leadership, faculty engagement, and academic innovation. Dr. Sturtevant holds an EdD and an MPA from the University of Tennessee.
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Utah's Certified Public Manager® (CPM) Program at UVU is a nationally accredited leadership development experience for public and nonprofit professionals. Within 12 months, participants complete 300 hours of learning across themed monthly modules. Each module includes three weeks of online instruction and one in-person application lab. The program enhances public service through a practical, skill-based curriculum focused on ethical leadership, stakeholder engagement, strategic problem-solving, and change management.

COURSE FORMAT: This course follows a hybrid format, combining online learning with scheduled in-person sessions for added flexibility and engagement.

LIVE SESSIONS: 8am-5pm MT on 7/31, 8/28, 9/25, 10/23, 11/20, 12/18, 1/29, 2/26, 3/26, 4/30, 5/28, and 6/25.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTLehi Campus

Fee: $855.00
Format: Campus
Course Dates: 10/2/2026 - 11/13/2026
Instructor: Marlin Eldred

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Course Overview
Economic Development is designed for economic development professionals, elected officials, municipal staff, and others working in the public sector who want to become more effective at growing and promoting their communities. This course combines core economic development theory with practical, applied tools—grounded in real-world examples that show how strategy turns into measurable action. Participants will explore key drivers of community growth, including business expansion and retention, strategic planning, workforce development, financing, site selection, tax increment financing, and the incentive process. Building on that foundation, the course strengthens participants’ ability to tell their community’s story and apply development tools effectively. Learners will practice crafting a clear and compelling community voice, using integrated marketing approaches across digital and traditional channels, and developing consistent brand elements through tools like style guides and social media best practices. Participants will also receive step-by-step guidance on creating and using common development mechanisms—such as reinvestment areas and intergovernmental agreements—along with the core planning, budgeting, and documentation that support successful implementation. Sessions are delivered live (in-person or via Zoom) and emphasize a high-touch experience through instructor interaction, small-group work, networking, and insights from guest speakers across industry and government.
Instructor
Marlin Eldred has vast experience in municipal, county and private economic development. Specifically, he has served over 16 years helping private and public entities expand their economic programs. Most recently, he is the Economic Development Director of Lehi City where he is responsible for business retention and recruitment, downtown revitalization, community engagement and helping to create a better quality of life for Lehi residents. As the President and CEO of Economic Development Planning Group, he worked with numerous rural communities and counties in the State of Utah. Projects include contract negotiations, Economic Development Strategic Planning, meeting facilitation and consensus building, Community Development Area Creation, Sales Tax Leakage Study and more. With his diverse background, Mr. Eldred can help municipalities determine the realities of where they are with economic development, create a feasible path and generate goals to accomplish desired outcomes.
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Economic Development equips public-sector and community professionals with the strategies and tools to grow and promote their communities. Participants learn essential economic development theory—such as business retention and expansion, strategic planning, workforce development, financing, site selection, tax increment financing, and incentives—while also building practical skills in community marketing, branding, and the effective use of development tools.

COURSE FORMAT: This course is conducted entirely in person at UVU, offering face-to-face instruction and immersive classroom experiences.

LIVE SESSIONS: Fridays from 8am-5pm MT

CLINICAL SKILLS: ADDICTION & DOMESTIC VIOLENCEOnline Campus

Fee: $95.00
Format: Self-Paced Online
Course Length: 6 Modules

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Course Overview
This six-module course offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to addressing substance use and interpersonal violence through theoretical integration, applied assessment, and clinical reasoning. Drawing from psychological, sociological, developmental, and systems-based frameworks, participants will analyze how intersecting factors contribute to client behavior and treatment needs. Modules progress from foundational theories to advanced case conceptualization, using structured tools such as the ASAM criteria and the IPVRN framework. Through case studies, readings, and media, learners will evaluate patterns of harm, understand the impact of violence on individuals and families, and apply culturally responsive strategies for treatment planning. Designed for professionals in counseling, social work, criminal justice, or related fields, this course provides interdisciplinary tools to understand and respond to the intersections of substance use and interpersonal violence. Through theory, assessment models, and case-based application, participants will build practical, culturally informed strategies for evaluation and intervention.
Course Developer
Dr. Karla Arroyo is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Utah Valley University and the Founder/Clinical Programs Director of the Multicultural Counseling Center, where she provides evaluations, therapy, and clinical supervision. With a PhD in Social Work and more than two decades of clinical and community leadership experience—including domestic violence prevention and multicultural services—her work focuses on trauma-informed care, effective psychotherapy, and building strong community partnerships.
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Designed for professionals in counseling, social work, criminal justice, or related fields, this course provides interdisciplinary tools to understand and respond to the intersections of substance use and interpersonal violence. Through theory, assessment models, and case-based application, participants will build practical, culturally informed strategies for evaluation and intervention.

COURSE FORMAT: This course is delivered in a self-paced format, allowing you to access materials anytime and progress on your own schedule. All coursework must be completed by August 31, 2027.

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