Jan 21, 2026  
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

PLSC 580 Local Development Policy


This course covers methods of assessing a community’s social and economic characteristics, along with strategies for promoting local business development, sustainable use of resources, and quality of life. Students are encouraged to take PLSC 565  or URP 553  before this course.

Often cross-listed with URP 580 

Credit 3 hrs
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - PLSC 650, URP 580
Course History -
Change to description and prerequisites 4/2018, effective Fall 2018; Change to number, title, description, prerequisite, and equivalent course 3/2015, effective Fall 2015; Change to title and description 2/2012, effective Fall 2012


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