POL 204 - Public Policy Seminar

(3 credits)

45 lecture hours
Prerequisites: ECO 201 , POL 203 , or permission of Program Coordinator
This seminar is designed to provide students with the opportunity to meet and interact with public policy practitioners. The seminar complements the Public Policy Option long-term goal of combining theory with practice for maximum knowledge and mastery. Students participate in formal and informal forums in which they can expand their knowledge about the concepts of government policy. The role and influences of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and other entities, such as the United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Organization of African Unity, and the Organization of American States, among others, are examined.