JUS 390 - Advocacy and Public Policy

3 CR

The purpose of this course is to create a knowledge base and skill structure so that students can assess, attempt and effect a change in public policy through advocacy. Early classes will focus on the coalition-building, the legislative process, and critical analysis of public policy and the art of advocacy, both in civic engagement and through the court system. Students will identify issues of public concern and learn techniques of grass roots advocacy in order to advance their causes.