CEL 536 - Legislation and Advocacy

This course provides an introduction to the important legislative processes in federal, state and local American governmental systems. Students will build knowledge, develop and create effective and meaningful ways to participate and advocate as an individual or member of an organization. Skills utilized in advocacy and change such as debate, negotiation and persuasion, statistical analysis and research will be explored and practiced. Students will consider issues in legislation and advocacy from multiple perspectives while formulating convincing arguments for change.

3 credits