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PLS104 State and Local Government in America

The study of the structure, process and policies of state and local government, with a focus on the Massachusetts political system. Emphasis is placed on the policies and problems of state and local government and their relationship to the federal government. Special attention is given to direct participation in the political process in addition to the study of public policies on issues such as spending and taxation, crime, education, housing, and welfare. Fulfills open, liberal arts and social science electives.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Communications Proficiency

Electives

  • LA - Liberal Arts Elective
  • MTBS - Mass Transfer Behav Science
  • OPEN - Open Elective
  • SOSC - Social Science Elective