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Liberal Study
Upper Level
Credits: 4
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : May. Sep.
Study one of the following public policy areas: health, human services, labor, gender, gerontology, criminal justice, environment, housing and urban development, or other areas approved by the Area Coordinator. Develop and execute an independent study and research contract comparing United States policy, policy process, and policy issues in one of these areas to those of one or two other nations.
An additional 4 credits may be earned through field study. For details, see Comparative Public Policy Practicum (164124).
Contact the Center for Distance Learning Area Coordinator for Public Affairs Studies to discuss the policy area and nation(s) to be investigated and to negotiate the credit value of the study. No enrollment without the written permission of the Area Coordinator.
