Chris Heselton, MWF 11:30-12:20
Environmental challenges, economic development, and human well-being are deeply interconnected. This course explores how communities, governments, and organizations address issues such as water access, resource management, sustainability, and development through legal, policy, and institutional frameworks. Students gain a broad, global perspective on how environmental and human concerns intersect.
What to expect
Students complete a substantial research paper and conduct an in-depth evaluation of a real organization working in environmental or development policy, presenting their findings in a professional format.
Professional skills
Policy Research, Organizational Analysis, Global Systems Thinking, Evidence-Based Writing, Professional Presentation