Politics school training courses in Detroit, MI (public, in-house or online)

This program reflects an interdisciplinary and
collaborative focus on challenging issues facing
urban communities. It is ideal for students who
intend to work in public and non-profit settings.
Students pursuing Associate Degrees in a variety
of areas would also benefit from the educational
experiences afforded by this program. Courses
in the certificate program include political science,
criminal justice, and mental health.

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science is an excellent program for students planning on entering law or graduate school and for those interested in a career in education, government or the Foreign Service. It also provides a fine liberal arts background for those entering business. Areas of concentration include: American Government and Politics, Comparative Politics, Political Philosophy and Ethics, Public Administration, Public Law/Legal Studies, Public Policy, Quantitative Political...

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This course is an introduction to the history, organization, goals, and ideals of environmental protection in America. It examines the shift in emphasis from nature protection to pollution control to sustainability over the twentieth century and develops critical tools to analyze changing conceptions of nature and the role of science in environmental policy formulation. Of central interest is the relationship between knowledge, uncertainty, and political or legal action. Theoretical approaches a...

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This course explores the impact of legal and political systems on the management of international and global business. Topics include an introduction to the influence that political and legal systems have on conducting business, legal structures and government regulations, property, contract and employment law and how to manage the process of dispute resolution.
Topics and Objectives
International Political Systems
Compare and contrast various political systems.
Describe the impact...

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Journalist’s role in elections and public policy. Relationship between news coverage and political campaigns. Study and analysis of local political newswriting, reporting, and response by local and state political figures.