STATE AND LOCAL POLITICS AND POLICY (POL 330)

Term: Spring 2009

Faculty

	Thomas C. EllingtonShow MyInfo popup for Thomas C. Ellington
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Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM (1/7/2009 - 4/29/2009) Location: MAIN TATE 206
Mon-Wed-Fri, 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM (1/7/2009 - 5/10/2009) Location: MAIN TATE 206

Description

330: State and Local Politics and Policy.
Goal: The course introduces the student to the institutions, processes, and policy-making of state and local government, providing the background for understanding the role of subnational governments in the political life of the United States.
Content: The course focuses on several trends in state and local governance, including the transfer of responsibility for public programs from the federal government to states and localities, and addresses major issues and problems associated with governance, administration, and the implementation of policy.
Taught: Spring. Alternate years.
Credit: 3 hours.