POLS-H245 Honors Courts, Public Policy and Legal Research
This honors course examines the public policy-making role of the court system and examines questions such as whether and how courts can spur political and social reform. The direct and secondary effects of key court decisions will be examined. Case studies may focus on issues like civil rights and pro-choice court cases and political activism. The course will also examine the basics of policy-related legal research.
Prerequisite
Student has satisfied all of the following Student has cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.300 Or Student has satisfied all of the following Student is a member of the Honors Summary All Student Cohort