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This course is the second of a two-semester service-learning set of courses in the IMPACT! Residential Academic Program. In the spring seminar, students continue the reflective learning process begun during the fall seminar, examining in greater depth the role of social identity and social justice theory in the context of their community service experiences. Each student will complete 30 hours of community service over the course of the semester.

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An introduction to primary and secondary education policy in the United States, and to research on education policy. Emphasizes history and qualitative political science, but also includes other methodological and disciplinary approaches.

This course focuses on how globalization, economic theory and domestic politics shape US public policy on international trade and the impact this has on American businesses, consumers and workers, as well as US international relations.

This course examines sociotechnical problems with existing modes of social media and works towards building new, affirmative visions for social media through technical and policy means. Students will examine interventions to address problems with contemporary social media and design and develop possible interventions.

This course (ProSem II) is designed to support you as you search for a job or internship. This class will provide structure, deadlines, and support from your instructor, peers, and alumni during your job/internship search. Whereas the required fall ProSem class provided the same foundational skills to all students, this class is driven by the individual job/internship search goals that each student will create.

The course integrates the subject matter interests of each student and the federal budget process by utilizing various federal agencies? current budgets as case studies. Students will become fluent in general budget terminology and the fiscal year budget schedule by exploring budget preparation, tracking, and execution. Emphasis will be put on developing the skills necessary to write clear succinct memos and presenting effective briefings.

This course will provide an overview of key contemporary environmental policy issues with a particular emphasis on their economic dimension. The course will cover the conceptual foundations of environmental economics, the methodologies adopted in designing environmental policies, as well as current debates and applications.