POL 612

State, Local, and Urban Politics (online)

State and local governments play an important role in the formation and implementation of public policies. In truth, state and local governments have a larger effect on the daily lives of most U.S. citizens than the Federal government. This course examines the politics, institutions, and policy processes of state and local governments. Topics covered include large urban settings where larger social, political, and economic demands and constraints lead to more complex and dynamic political systems in comparison to rural settings which have much different issues to contend with.

Units: 3.0