MMPP 6810 - Fundamentals of Law and Public Policy* (5 credits)

5 credits

Legal decisions and the law have an impact on the creation of public policy. Students in this course explore the relationship between laws and public policy and the impact that court decisions have on policy and policy leaders. Topics include legal concepts and terminology, legal jurisdictions, case law, seminal cases, and the Supreme Court's roles and procedures. Students apply fundamental legal concepts and principles to case studies and contemporary problems.

*Students may take this as a non-degree course, which means they do not have to be enrolled in a program. Contact an enrollment specialist [1-866-492-5336 (U.S.);1-443-627-7222 (toll)] for more information or visit School of Lifelong Learning for more information.