Environmental Policy and Practice (eve)

This course will explore the implementation of environmental policy at the local and community levels. Students will gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of federal and state government agencies authorized under specific environmental statutes, including the dilemmas, trade-offs, and unintended consequences associated with policy decisions. Next, students will analyze and critique strategies utilized by government officials to include public participation in environmental decision-making processes by non-governmental actors (e.g., interested and affected citizens, interest groups, and advocacy organizations). Beyond examining how federal, state, and local actors have historically designed and implemented environmental policy, students will also analyze a policy issue of concern and its implications for a specific community or interest group.

Students with fewer than 45 credits may receive a signature for registration after meeting with faculty and demonstrating their preparedness for the workload and content covered.

Anticipated Credit Equivalencies:

5 - Environmental Policy