ENVS 208 - Environmental Policy

Mode(s) of Instruction: In-person
FC SSCI

4 credits
This course introduces students to the foundations, evolution, actors, content, goals and future of environmental policies in the U.S. We will contrast federal policies with initiatives in local communities, at the State level, in other countries, and at the international level. By navigating through various levels of governance, this course builds a typology of environmental policies highlighting distinct assumptions , interests, approaches and agendas of key players in the development and implementation of policy.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 101. Restricted to ENVS and POLT majors.
This course is cross-listed with POLT 208

Course Last Offered/Scheduled: Fall 2020, Spring 2021

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