POLS 3388:Lobbying and Interest Groups

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
This course familiarizes students with public sector lobbying and the role of interest groups in a democratic society. The processes, procedures, and techniques of lobbying government entities will be examined in depth, as well as the issue concerns and persuasion strategies of interest groups. The course will focus on applied learning, and will help prepare students for employment in professional political environments.