POL 464 - Public Service Leadership Capstone, 3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite(s): POL 101D, POL 310, ECN 201, and POL 303 or POL 341
One of the following statistics courses: MTH 105, ECN 279, PSY 278
One of the following research courses: POL 240, POL 441X, PSY 280, SOC 280
Corequisite(s): POL 470. It is preferable for students to complete the internship prior to the capstone course. However, if scheduling requires, students may take the internship during the same semester as POL 464.
Students will engage in an in-depth study of a policy problem faced by a public agency or nonprofit organization. The study will be one of two types: a series of problem-based case studies to be completed by students in groups, or a policy problem posed by a public agency or nonprofit organization that will partner with the class to engage in development of a detailed analysis and set of recommendations. Students will use analytical, research, and writing skills developed in the Public Service Leadership major as well as their experience in the internship to address the problems presented in the course. Career and graduate school planning and discussion will also be included in the class.